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2028 South Dakota State Senate Primary

Election Date:June 6, 2028Register by:May 13, 2028

The 2028 South Dakota State Senate Primary election will be held on June 6, 2028, to nominate candidates for the South Dakota State Senate. Voters will select nominees from each party to appear on the general election ballot in November 2028 for various state senate districts across the state.

About This Race

The 2028 South Dakota State Senate Primary election will be held on June 6, 2028, to nominate candidates for the South Dakota State Senate. Voters will select nominees from each party to appear on the general election ballot in November 2028 for various state senate districts across the state.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
June 6, 2028
Registration Deadline
May 13, 2028
Early Voting Starts
May 20, 2028
Early Voting Ends
June 4, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in South Dakota, voters must register by May 13, 2028, either online, by mail, or in person at their county auditor's office. On Election Day, June 6, 2028, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CT; early voting is available from May 20 to June 4, 2028, at county auditor offices or satellite locations. Voters must show a valid photo ID, such as a South Dakota driver's license, passport, or tribal ID, or sign an affidavit if they lack ID.

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Democratic

Ella Peterson

South Dakota State Senate

Biography

Ella Peterson is a public school teacher and education advocate from Rapid City, running on a platform focused on increasing school funding, expanding access to healthcare, and protecting voting rights in South Dakota. She aims to address teacher shortages and improve educational outcomes in underserved communities.

Campaign Website
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Republican

John Thune

South Dakota State Senate

Biography

John Thune is a former U.S. Senator and current businessman from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, seeking to return to public office in the State Senate to advocate for rural development and tax reform. He is running to bring federal-level experience to state policy debates, particularly in agriculture and healthcare.

Campaign Website

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