Skip to main content
Non‑Partisan◆Verified◆Transparent
The Truth Hub
HomeFederalStatesSearchFind My BallotAbout
The Truth Hub

Truthful, non-partisan election information for every American. Verified data, transparent sources.

Est. 2026

About

  • About Us
  • Methodology
  • Data Sources

Elections

  • Federal Elections
  • State Elections
  • Search All

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Accessibility

The Truth Hub operates the National Elections Information Hub — the definitive national public utility providing truthful, non-biased, primary-source-based information on every federal, state, and local election in the United States.

The Truth Hub is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation (501(c)(3) status in process) | All content is strictly nonpartisan and educational. Learn more

© 2026 The Truth Hub — Independent, non-partisan election information.

Data from government records & verified public sources.

  1. Home
  2. Federal Elections
  3. 2026 South Dakota U.S. Senate General
federalupcominggeneral

2026 South Dakota U.S. Senate General

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 10, 2026
Current holder:Mike Rounds(Republican)

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.

About This Race

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.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 10, 2026
Early Voting Starts
September 18, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026

How to Vote

South Dakota voters can register online, by mail, or in person at their county auditor's office. Registered voters may vote in person on Election Day, during the early voting period from September 18 to November 1, 2026, or by absentee ballot. Voters must present a valid photo ID, such as a South Dakota driver's license, state ID, tribal ID, passport, or military ID, when voting in person.

MR
Incumbent
Republican

Mike Rounds

United States Senator from South Dakota

Biography

Mike Rounds is the incumbent U.S. Senator from South Dakota, first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2020. Prior to his Senate service, he served as the 31st Governor of South Dakota from 2003 to 2011. He is running for re-election to continue his work on agricultural policy, veterans' affairs, and national defense.

Campaign Website
DA
Democratic

Dan Ahlers

United States Senator from South Dakota

Biography

Dan Ahlers is a former member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, serving District 6 from 2013 to 2019. A small business owner and educator, he is running to bring a fresh perspective to the Senate, focusing on rural healthcare, education funding, and economic opportunity for South Dakota families.

Campaign Website

Updated 2 days ago

federalVERIFIED

Texas U.S. Senate Primary Election Results - The New York Times

Texas U.S. Senate Primary Election Results  The New York Times

Read article
The New York Times 11 days ago