South Dakota

2028 South Dakota U.S. Senate General

Incumbent: John Thune

The 2028 South Dakota U.S. Senate General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect one U.S. Senator from the state of South Dakota. This federal election will determine who serves South Dakota in the United States Senate for a six-year term beginning January 3, 2029.

2028 South Dakota U.S. House At-Large General

Incumbent: Dusty Johnson

The 2028 South Dakota U.S. House At-Large General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to determine the state's single representative in the U.S. House of Representatives. South Dakota has maintained an at-large congressional district since 1983, meaning all voters statewide cast ballots for one House seat.

2028 South Dakota Governor General

The 2028 South Dakota gubernatorial general election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the Governor of South Dakota. Voters will choose between candidates from major parties to fill the state's highest executive office, with the incumbent term-limited and an open race expected.

2028 South Dakota Lt. Governor General

Incumbent: Tony Venhuizen

The 2028 South Dakota Lieutenant Governor General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to select the successor to the current lieutenant governor. This statewide election determines who will serve as the second-highest executive official in South Dakota, acting as governor in the event of a vacancy and presiding over the state senate.

2028 South Dakota Attorney General General

Incumbent: Marty Jackley

The 2028 South Dakota Attorney General General election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the state's top legal officer. The Attorney General serves as South Dakota's chief prosecutor and legal advisor to state agencies, overseeing criminal appeals, consumer protection, and constitutional defense. This race determines who will lead the state's legal affairs for a four-year term beginning in 2029.

2028 South Dakota Secretary of State General

Incumbent: Monae Johnson

The 2028 South Dakota Secretary of State General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the state's chief election officer responsible for overseeing elections, business filings, and administrative rules. This statewide race determines who will manage voter registration, ballot access, and election integrity for South Dakota.

2028 South Dakota State Senate General

The 2028 South Dakota State Senate General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect members of the South Dakota State Senate. Senators serve four-year terms, and approximately half of the 35 seats are up for election in this cycle, with winners determining legislative control and policy direction on issues such as education, taxation, and agriculture.

2028 South Dakota State House General

Incumbent: Linda Duba

The 2028 South Dakota State House General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to determine the representatives for all 70 districts in the South Dakota House of Representatives. Voters in each district will elect one state representative to serve a two-year term beginning in January 2029.

2028 South Dakota U.S. Senate Primary

The 2028 South Dakota U.S. Senate Primary is a federal election held on June 6, 2028, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Mike Rounds. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2028.

2028 South Dakota U.S. House At-Large Primary

Incumbent: Dusty Johnson

The 2028 South Dakota U.S. House At-Large Primary election will be held on June 6, 2028, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for South Dakota's single U.S. House seat. The winner of the primary will advance to the general election to represent the state in the U.S. House of Representatives.

2028 South Dakota Governor Primary

The 2028 South Dakota gubernatorial primary election will be held on June 6, 2028, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor of South Dakota. The winner of the general election will succeed the incumbent governor and serve a four-year term leading the state’s executive branch.

2028 South Dakota Lt. Governor Primary

Incumbent: Tony Venhuizen

The 2028 South Dakota Lieutenant Governor primary election will be held on June 6, 2028, to select the Republican and Democratic nominees for the office. The winner of the primary will advance to the general election to serve as the state's second-in-command, overseeing specific state duties and acting as governor in the event of vacancy or absence.

2028 South Dakota Attorney General Primary

The 2028 South Dakota Attorney General Primary is a state-level election held on June 6, 2028, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the office of Attorney General of South Dakota. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2028 to compete for the state's top legal office.

2028 South Dakota Secretary of State Primary

Incumbent: Monae Johnson

The 2028 South Dakota Secretary of State Primary is a state-level election held on June 6, 2028, to determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the office of Secretary of State. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2028, where they will compete for the responsibility of overseeing elections, business filings, and state records in South Dakota.

2028 South Dakota State Senate Primary

The 2028 South Dakota State Senate Primary election will be held on June 6, 2028, to nominate candidates for the South Dakota State Senate. Voters will select nominees from each party to appear on the general election ballot in November 2028 for various state senate districts across the state.

2028 South Dakota State House Primary

The 2028 South Dakota State House Primary will be held on June 6, 2028, to nominate candidates for the general election in November. All 70 seats in the South Dakota House of Representatives are up for election every two years, with candidates competing in either the Republican or Democratic primary depending on district.

2028 Sioux Falls Mayor Election

Incumbent: Paul TenHaken

The 2028 Sioux Falls mayoral election will be held on April 11, 2028, to elect the mayor of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This nonpartisan city election will determine the city's chief executive for a four-year term, overseeing municipal services, budget, and local policy implementation.

2028 Sioux Falls City Council Election

The 2028 Sioux Falls City Council Election will be held on April 11, 2028, to elect members of the Sioux Falls City Council in South Dakota. This municipal election determines local representation for city wards and influences policy on infrastructure, public safety, and city budgeting.

2028 Rapid City Mayor Election

Incumbent: Steve Allender

The 2028 Rapid City Mayor Election will be held on April 11, 2028, to elect the mayor of Rapid City, South Dakota. This nonpartisan municipal election determines the chief executive of the city, responsible for overseeing city operations, implementing council policies, and representing Rapid City at regional and state levels.

2028 Rapid City City Council Election

Incumbent: Jason Salamun

The 2028 Rapid City City Council Election will be held on April 11, 2028, to elect members of the Rapid City Common Council in South Dakota. This municipal election determines local representation responsible for city budgeting, zoning, public safety, and infrastructure decisions.

2027 Sioux Falls Mayor Election

Incumbent: Paul TenHaken

The 2027 Sioux Falls mayoral election will be held on April 13, 2027, to elect the mayor of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This nonpartisan city election will determine the city's chief executive for a four-year term, overseeing municipal operations, budget, and policy implementation.

2027 Sioux Falls City Council Election

Incumbent: Greg Neitzert

The 2027 Sioux Falls City Council Election will be held on April 13, 2027, to elect members of the Sioux Falls City Council in South Dakota. Several council seats are up for election across various districts, with candidates competing to represent residents on municipal policy, budget, and local governance issues.

2027 Rapid City Mayor Election

Incumbent: Steve Allender

The 2027 Rapid City Mayor Election will be held on April 13, 2027, to elect the mayor of Rapid City, South Dakota. This municipal election determines the city's chief executive officer responsible for overseeing city operations, budget, and policy implementation.

2027 Rapid City City Council Election

The 2027 Rapid City City Council Election will be held on April 13, 2027, to elect members of the Rapid City City Council in Rapid City, South Dakota. These are nonpartisan municipal offices responsible for setting local policy, approving the city budget, and overseeing city services.

2026 South Dakota U.S. Senate General

Incumbent: Mike Rounds

The 2026 South Dakota U.S. Senate General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to determine the state's next U.S. Senator. This seat is currently held by Republican Mike Rounds, who is seeking re-election to a second full term. The election is part of the broader 2026 United States Senate elections.