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2026 elections / South Dakota

U.S. Senate, South Dakota

General election Nov 3, 202630 days away4 candidates filed

Current senatorMike Rounds Republican, in Congress since 2015 On the November ballot

On the November ballot

NomineePartyStatusRaisedCash on hand
RMike Rounds RepublicanIncumbent $4.5M$2.7M
IBrian Bengs IndependentChallenger $782K$51K

Ballot as of Oct 3, 2026, from this source. The FEC does not record primary results, so nominees are compiled separately; tell us if something has changed.

Also registered with the FEC

These candidates filed for this seat but are not on the November ballot: they lost a primary, withdrew, or never qualified. They stay registered with the FEC until they close their campaign committee.

CandidatePartyStatusRaisedCash on hand
DJulian C Beaudion Democratic PartyNot on ballot $228K$3K
RJustin S McNeal Republican PartyNot on ballot $11K$1