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ReviewedDemocratSD State Senate · District 26

Shawn Bordeaux

Shawn Bordeaux is the Democratic nominee for South Dakota Senate District 26, covering the Mission and Rosebud area. He previously served in the South Dakota Legislature for five terms, first in the House of Representatives (2015–2023) and then in the Senate (2023–2025), before losing his 2024 re-election bid to Sen. Tamara Grove. He won the 2026 Democratic primary for District 26 over Troy \"Luke\" Lunderman.

Party
Democrat
District
District 26
Filing date
2026-02-09
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