Poll: Sen. Rounds leads challenger Bengs 56-37%
Race includes second-time Senate hopeful Independent Brian Bengs challenging incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, who's seeking his third term.
Republicans for top state offices out-raise opponents
Gov. Larry Rhoden saw over $1 million in individual donations while secretary of state candidate Heather Baxter received $105,000, in part from legislators and the Freedom Caucus. Toby Doeden spent $5.3 million of his own money in governor's race.
Poll: Jackley leads Gronli 60-32% for US House
Republican Marty Jackley is South Dakota's attorney general. Democrat Nicki Gronli was formerly the state's director for the Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program.
Individual donations fund Democratic candidates
Democratic secretary of state candidate outraises 2022 candidate, gets Republican incumbent's endorsement. Governor candidate reports no out-of-state or federal PAC money.
South Dakota voter guide
Everything to know about registering and voting in statewide elections, and who and what are on the ballot.
Poll: Gov. Rhoden leads challenger Ahlers 56-36%
Scientific survey sponsored by South Dakota News Watch and Chiesman Center for Democracy at USD also shows half of voters have a favorable view of Larry Rhoden and half of registered independents support Dan Ahlers.
Explainer: What to know about the 2026 South Dakota pheasant hunting season
Opening day is today, and it's expected bird numbers will be high after a couple of years of mostly excellent nesting conditions across the state.