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2026 South Dakota Lt. Governor General

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 19, 2026
Current holder:Tony Venhuizen(Republican)

The 2026 South Dakota Lieutenant Governor general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026, to elect the next Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota. The office is elected on a ticket with the Governor, and the Lieutenant Governor serves as the President of the State Senate and succeeds the Governor if the office becomes vacant.

About This Race

The 2026 South Dakota Lieutenant Governor general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026, to elect the next Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota. The office is elected on a ticket with the Governor, and the Lieutenant Governor serves as the President of the State Senate and succeeds the Governor if the office becomes vacant.

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Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 19, 2026
Early Voting Starts
September 21, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in South Dakota, registered voters can cast ballots by mail, during early voting in person, or on Election Day at their assigned polling place. Voters must present a valid photo ID such as a South Dakota driver's license, state ID, passport, or tribal ID; those without ID can sign an affidavit and vote a provisional ballot.

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Incumbent
Republican

Tony Venhuizen

Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota

Biography

Tony Venhuizen is the incumbent Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota, having assumed office in 2023 after appointment by Governor Kristi Noem and subsequent election in 2024. He previously served as Noem's chief of staff and is running for re-election to continue advancing the administration's policy agenda.

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Democratic

Mia Mullen

Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota

Biography

Mia Mullen is a former state legislator and educator from Sioux Falls who served in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2015 to 2023. She is running on a platform focused on expanding access to healthcare, improving public education, and supporting rural economic development.

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