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2028 South Dakota Attorney General General

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 15, 2028
Current holder:Marty Jackley(Republican)

The 2028 South Dakota Attorney General General election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the state's top legal officer. The Attorney General serves as South Dakota's chief prosecutor and legal advisor to state agencies, overseeing criminal appeals, consumer protection, and constitutional defense. This race determines who will lead the state's legal affairs for a four-year term beginning in 2029.

About This Race

The 2028 South Dakota Attorney General General election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the state's top legal officer. The Attorney General serves as South Dakota's chief prosecutor and legal advisor to state agencies, overseeing criminal appeals, consumer protection, and constitutional defense. This race determines who will lead the state's legal affairs for a four-year term beginning in 2029.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 15, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 21, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 5, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in South Dakota, residents must register by October 15, 2028, either online via the Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at their county auditor's office. On Election Day or during early voting (October 21–November 5, 2028), voters must present a valid photo ID such as a South Dakota driver's license, tribal ID, or U.S. passport; those without ID may sign an affidavit and vote a provisional ballot.

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Incumbent
Republican

Marty Jackley

Attorney General of South Dakota

Biography

Marty Jackley is the incumbent Attorney General of South Dakota, having served since 2019 after previously holding the role from 2009 to 2013. A Rapid City native and former federal prosecutor, Jackley is seeking re-election to continue his work on combating drug trafficking, protecting consumers from fraud, and defending state laws in federal court.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Randy Seiler

Attorney General of South Dakota

Biography

Randy Seiler is a former U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota (2015–2017) and former Brookings County State's Attorney, bringing extensive prosecutorial experience to the race. He is running to restore independence to the Attorney General's office, prioritize public safety through smart-on-crime policies, and ensure the office serves all South Dakotans rather than political interests.

Campaign Website

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