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The Full Directory

Every candidate
on the 2026 ballot.

Pulled straight from the SD Secretary of State. Filter by race, party, or name. The Sensible slate appears with a checkmark and full details on their page; everyone else is listed for transparency.

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The Sensible Slate
Sensible
Lincoln Co. Register of Deeds

Becky Vander Broek

Incumbent

“Steady stewardship of Lincoln County's records.”

Canton
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Brian Mulder — SD State House · District 11
Sensible
SD State House · District 11

Brian Mulder

Incumbent

“Serving Those Who Cannot Serve Themselves”

Sioux Falls
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Drew Peterson — SD State House · District 19
Sensible
SD State House · District 19

Drew Peterson

Incumbent

“A Working Farmer Fighting for Rural South Dakota”

Salem
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Jen Bleyenberg — Minnehaha Co. Commissioner At Large
Sensible
Minnehaha Co. Commissioner At Large

Jen Bleyenberg

Incumbent

“Steady, accountable county leadership.”

Sioux Falls
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Jim Halverson — SD State House · District 21
Sensible
SD State House · District 21

Jim Halverson

Incumbent

“Build, Strengthen, Protect”

Winner
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John Pohlman — SD State House · District 10
Sensible
SD State House · District 10

John Pohlman

Challenger

“Experienced. Conservative. Results Driven.”

Sioux Falls
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Sensible
Vermillion City · Mayor

Jon Cole

Challenger
Vermillion City
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Sensible
Lincoln Co. Commissioner · Lincoln-5

Joni Ekstrum

Challenger
Lincoln
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Sensible
SD State Senate · District 12

Kari Shanard-Koenders

Challenger

“Experience and integrity for District 12”

Sioux Falls
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Larry P. Zikmund — SD State Senate · District 14
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 14

Larry P. Zikmund

Incumbent

“Experienced. Respected. Effective.”

Sioux Falls
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Lisa Bogue — SD State House · District 16
Sensible
SD State House · District 16

Lisa Bogue

Challenger

“Rooted in our Community. Working for District 16.”

Beresford
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Marty Jackley — U.S. House · SD At-Large
Sensible
U.S. House · SD At-Large

Marty Jackley

Challenger

“Keep South Dakota Families Safe”

Sturgis
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Mike Derby — SD State House · District 34
Sensible
SD State House · District 34

Mike Derby

Incumbent

“A tireless advocate for Rapid City in Pierre”

Rapid City
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Mike Stevens — SD State House · District 18
Sensible
SD State House · District 18

Mike Stevens

Incumbent

“Fighting for South Dakota's kids, classrooms, and communities”

Yankton
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Patrick Roseland — Rapid City · Ward 5 · Alderman
Sensible
Rapid City · Ward 5 · Alderman

Patrick Roseland

Challenger

“Show up. Listen. Get things done.”

Rapid City
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Randy Deibert — SD State Senate · District 31
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 31

Randy Deibert

Incumbent

“Proven leadership for District 31”

Spearfish
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Rebecca Reimer — SD State Senate · District 26
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 26

Rebecca Reimer

Challenger

“Eight years of service — now running for Senate”

Oacoma
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Roger DeGroot — SD State House · District 07
Sensible
SD State House · District 07

Roger DeGroot

Incumbent

“Four decades of education, now fighting for District 7”

Brookings
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Tim R Goodwin — SD State House · District 30
Sensible
SD State House · District 30

Tim R Goodwin

Incumbent

“Fighting for South Dakota families and farmers”

Rapid City
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Sensible
Union Co. Commissioner · Union-1

William Shorma

Challenger
Union
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Angi Hanzlik — SD State House · District 26B
Sensible
SD State House · District 26B

Angi Hanzlik

Challenger

“Leadership that listens, stands firm, & delivers results”

Chamberlain
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Becky J Drury — SD State House · District 34
Sensible
SD State House · District 34

Becky J Drury

Challenger

“Caring for South Dakota.”

Rapid City
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Chris Kassin — SD State House · District 17
Sensible
SD State House · District 17

Chris Kassin

Incumbent

“A strong voice for District 17”

Vermillion
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Christine Erickson — Sioux Falls · Mayor
Sensible
Sioux Falls · Mayor

Christine Erickson

Challenger

“Proven, effective leadership.”

Sioux Falls
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David Johnson — SD State Senate · District 33
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 33

David Johnson

Challenger

“Don't corrupt our constitution — just enforce it!”

Rapid City
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Dick Werner — SD State House · District 23
Sensible
SD State House · District 23

Dick Werner

Challenger

“Bringing 24 years of banking and community leadership”

Herreid
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Gary Deering — SD State House · District 29
Sensible
SD State House · District 29

Gary Deering

Challenger

“A desire to be involved and get things done”

Hereford
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Glen A. Vilhauer — SD State Senate · District 05
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 05

Glen A. Vilhauer

Incumbent

“Experienced Leadership for District 5”

Watertown
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Helene Duhamel — SD State Senate · District 32
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 32

Helene Duhamel

Incumbent

“Your Trusted Voice in Pierre”

Rapid City
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Jack R Kolbeck — SD State House · District 13
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SD State House · District 13

Jack R Kolbeck

Incumbent

“Experienced leadership for District 13”

Sioux Falls
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Jerry Jongeling — SD State House · District 06
Sensible
SD State House · District 06

Jerry Jongeling

Challenger

“Hard work, fiscal responsibility, and the protection of personal liberties.”

Josh Phillips — Minnehaha Co. Sheriff
Sensible
Minnehaha Co. Sheriff

Josh Phillips

Challenger

“Service. Respect. Integrity.”

Hartford
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Katherine "Katie" Washnok — SD State Senate · District 03
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 03

Katherine "Katie" Washnok

Challenger

“Aberdeen is my home. Our future is worth fighting for.”

Aberdeen
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Keri K. Weems — SD State House · District 11
Sensible
SD State House · District 11

Keri K. Weems

Incumbent

“Principled leadership and common-sense solutions”

Sioux Falls
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Kevin Maher — Rapid City · Ward 3 · Alderman
Sensible
Rapid City · Ward 3 · Alderman

Kevin Maher

Incumbent

“Fresh perspective. Fiscal stewardship.”

Rapid City
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Kyle Schoenfish — SD State Senate · District 19
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 19

Kyle Schoenfish

Incumbent

“Proven Leadership for District 19”

Scotland
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Laurie Gill — SD State House · District 24
Sensible
SD State House · District 24

Laurie Gill

Challenger

“Proven experience. Ready to serve District 24.”

Pierre
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Lindsey Seachris — Rapid City · Ward 2 · Alderman
Sensible
Rapid City · Ward 2 · Alderman

Lindsey Seachris

Incumbent

“Steady hands for a growing Rapid City”

Rapid City
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Mike Rounds — U.S. Senate · South Dakota
Sensible
U.S. Senate · South Dakota

Mike Rounds

Incumbent

“A Commitment to Serving South Dakota”

Fort Pierre
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Riley Karsky — Minnehaha Co. Register of Deeds
Sensible
Minnehaha Co. Register of Deeds

Riley Karsky

Challenger
Minnehaha
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Ryan Kohl — SD State House · District 04
Sensible
SD State House · District 04

Ryan Kohl

Challenger

“A farmer's voice for District 4's rural communities”

Milbank
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Ryan L. Cook — Gregory Co. Sheriff
Sensible
Gregory Co. Sheriff

Ryan L. Cook

Challenger

“Approachable. Visible. Accountable.”

Gregory
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Stephanie Sauder — SD State Senate · District 04
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 04

Stephanie Sauder

Incumbent

“Servant leadership — listening, learning, delivering for District 4”

Bryant
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Sydney Davis — SD State Senate · District 17
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 17

Sydney Davis

Incumbent

“Listening, solving problems, and getting results for families, producers, and rural communities”

Burbank
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Todd Wilkinson — SD State House · District 08
Sensible
SD State House · District 08

Todd Wilkinson

Challenger

“A cattleman, attorney, and South Dakotan through and through”

De Smet
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Tyler Tordsen — SD State House · District 14
Sensible
SD State House · District 14

Tyler Tordsen

Challenger

“People first. Strong communities. Vibrant economy.”

Sioux Falls
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William J. Meirose — SD State Senate · District 29
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 29

William J. Meirose

Challenger

“Faith, family, and principled leadership for District 29”

Carrie Sanderson — SD State House · District 25
Sensible
SD State House · District 25

Carrie Sanderson

Challenger

“Grounded in faith, focused on freedom.”

Flandreau
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Curt Massie — SD State House · District 33
Sensible
SD State House · District 33

Curt Massie

Incumbent

“Common Sense Leadership for South Dakota”

Rapid City
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Daniel Kjos — SD State House · District 01
Sensible
SD State House · District 01

Daniel Kjos

Challenger

“Local roots, local results for District 1”

Roslyn
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