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South Dakota General Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · 165 days away
U.S. House, U.S. Senate, Governor, statewide offices
What’s being decided
The general election determines who holds each office. All registered voters may participate. Winning candidates take office in January 2027.
Candidates
U.S. Senate
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Mike Rounds
Republican · Incumbent since 2015
Mike Rounds has represented South Dakota in the U.S. Senate since 2015. Before serving in the Senate, he was Governor of South Dakota from 2003 to 2011. He sits on the Senate Armed Services and Banking committees and has been a consistent voice for South Dakota's agricultural interests and military installations.
Voter information
Registration deadline
October 19, 2026 (15 days before the November 3 general)