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2026 South Dakota Attorney General Primary

Election Date:June 2, 2026Register by:May 20, 2026
Current holder:Marty Jackley(Republican)

The 2026 South Dakota Attorney General Primary will be held on June 2, 2026, to nominate candidates for the state's Attorney General office. This partisan primary determines which candidates from each party will advance to the general election in November 2026 to serve as the state's chief legal officer and head of the Department of Public Safety.

About This Race

The 2026 South Dakota Attorney General Primary will be held on June 2, 2026, to nominate candidates for the state's Attorney General office. This partisan primary determines which candidates from each party will advance to the general election in November 2026 to serve as the state's chief legal officer and head of the Department of Public Safety.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
June 2, 2026
Registration Deadline
May 20, 2026
Early Voting Starts
May 23, 2026
Early Voting Ends
June 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the 2026 South Dakota Attorney General Primary, voters must be registered by May 20, 2026. Registered voters can vote in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, or cast an early ballot in person at their county auditor's office from May 23 to June 1, 2026. South Dakota requires voters to present a valid photo ID when voting in person, such as a South Dakota driver's license, state ID, U.S. passport, or tribal ID; voters without ID may sign an affidavit and vote a provisional ballot.

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Incumbent
Republican

Marty Jackley

South Dakota Attorney General

Biography

Marty Jackley is the incumbent South Dakota Attorney General, having served in the role since 2015 after being elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018 and 2022. Prior to his tenure as Attorney General, Jackley served as a federal prosecutor and is seeking re-election to continue his work on criminal justice reform, combating drug trafficking, and protecting consumers from fraud.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Randy Seiler

South Dakota Attorney General

Biography

Randy Seiler is a former U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota, appointed by President Barack Obama in 2015 and serving until 2017. A practicing attorney and public servant, Seiler is running to bring federal prosecution experience to the state office, focusing on strengthening public safety, addressing methamphetamine abuse, and ensuring equal justice under the law.

Campaign Website

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