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2028 South Dakota State Senate General

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 19, 2028

The 2028 South Dakota State Senate General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect members of the South Dakota State Senate. Senators serve four-year terms, and approximately half of the 35 seats are up for election in this cycle, with winners determining legislative control and policy direction on issues such as education, taxation, and agriculture.

About This Race

The 2028 South Dakota State Senate General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect members of the South Dakota State Senate. Senators serve four-year terms, and approximately half of the 35 seats are up for election in this cycle, with winners determining legislative control and policy direction on issues such as education, taxation, and agriculture.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 19, 2028
Early Voting Starts
September 20, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 6, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in South Dakota, residents must register by October 19, 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 the early voting period from September 20 to November 6, 2028, voters can cast ballots at designated polling places or vote centers; acceptable photo ID includes a South Dakota driver’s license, passport, or tribal ID, and voters without ID may sign an affidavit.

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Republican

John Thune

South Dakota State Senator

Biography

John Thune is a longtime South Dakota politician and former U.S. Senator who is seeking a return to state-level service in the South Dakota State Senate to focus on local governance and rural development issues; he previously served in the state legislature before his federal career.

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Democratic

Susan Wismer

South Dakota State Senator

Biography

Susan Wismer is a former South Dakota State Representative and Democratic gubernatorial nominee who is running for the State Senate to advocate for healthcare access, public education funding, and agricultural sustainability in rural districts.

Campaign Website

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