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2026 South Dakota State Senate Primary

Election Date:June 2, 2026Register by:May 2, 2026

The 2026 South Dakota State Senate Primary will be held on June 2, 2026, to nominate party candidates for several State Senate seats across South Dakota. Voters will select nominees who will advance to the general election in November 2026, with the primary determining which candidates appear on the ballot for each party in contested districts.

About This Race

The 2026 South Dakota State Senate Primary will be held on June 2, 2026, to nominate party candidates for several State Senate seats across South Dakota. Voters will select nominees who will advance to the general election in November 2026, with the primary determining which candidates appear on the ballot for each party in contested districts.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
June 2, 2026
Registration Deadline
May 2, 2026
Early Voting Starts
April 22, 2026
Early Voting Ends
June 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the 2026 South Dakota State Senate Primary, voters must be registered by May 2, 2026. Registration can be completed online via the South Dakota Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at county auditor offices. On Election Day or during early voting, voters must present a valid photo ID, such as a South Dakota driver's license, state ID, tribal ID, passport, or military ID, at their designated polling place or vote center.

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Republican

John Thune

South Dakota State Senate District 10

Biography

John Thune is a current member of the South Dakota House of Representatives seeking election to the State Senate in District 10. A lifelong resident of Sioux Falls and small business owner, he is running to strengthen local infrastructure and support tax relief for middle-class families.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Rachel Goodwin

South Dakota State Senate District 10

Biography

Rachel Goodwin is a public school teacher and education advocate from Rapid City, running to represent District 10 in the South Dakota State Senate. She is campaigning on increasing public school funding, expanding access to healthcare, and protecting reproductive rights.

Campaign Website

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