South Dakota Senate
Mike Rounds (R) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates are on the ballot on November 3, 2026. The Cook Political Report rates it safe Republican.
Mike Rounds
Republican ยท holds this seat today
ALiberty Score AOn the liberty side in 77 of 79 votes and bills.
Brian Bengs
Independent
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