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2026 South Dakota Attorney General General

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 18, 2026
Current holder:Eleni Kounalakis

The 2026 South Dakota Attorney General general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state's chief legal officer. The Attorney General is responsible for representing the state in legal matters, issuing legal opinions, and overseeing consumer protection and criminal appeals.

About This Race

The 2026 South Dakota Attorney General general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state's chief legal officer. The Attorney General is responsible for representing the state in legal matters, issuing legal opinions, and overseeing consumer protection and criminal appeals.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 18, 2026
Early Voting Starts
September 23, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in South Dakota, voters must register by October 18, 2026, either online through the Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at their county auditor's office. On Election Day, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CT, or vote early in person during the designated early voting period. A valid photo ID is required to vote in person, such as a South Dakota driver's license, passport, or tribal ID.

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Incumbent

Eleni Kounalakis

Lieutenant Governor

Biography

Current Lieutenant Governor of California, seeking re-election in 2026.

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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. A former federal prosecutor, he is seeking re-election to continue his work on public safety, opioid crisis response, and protecting South Dakota families from fraud and abuse.

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 and Democratic nominee for Attorney General in 2018. He is running to bring balanced, fair-minded leadership to the office, with a focus on civil rights, consumer protection, and reducing violent crime through smart prosecution.

Campaign Website

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