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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
John R. Marquardt — SD State House · District 18
Sensible
SD State House · District 18

John R. Marquardt

Challenger

“Bringing a County Perspective to Pierre”

Yankton
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Mellissa Heermann — SD State House · District 07
Sensible
SD State House · District 07

Mellissa Heermann

Incumbent

“Protecting families, strengthening communities”

Brookings
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Taylor Rae Rehfeldt — SD State House · District 14
Sensible
SD State House · District 14

Taylor Rae Rehfeldt

Incumbent

“Safe, accessible healthcare for every South Dakotan”

Sioux Falls
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Timothy Hanigan — SD State House · District 03
Sensible
SD State House · District 03

Timothy Hanigan

Challenger

“Strong communities, good jobs, policy over politics”

Aberdeen
Details
Sensible
Lake Co. Commissioner At Large

Timothy Walburg

Challenger
Trish Ladner — SD State House · District 30
Sensible
SD State House · District 30

Trish Ladner

Incumbent

“Fighting for South Dakota families — one property tax at a time”

Hot Springs
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Troy Redler — SD State House · District 17
Sensible
SD State House · District 17

Troy Redler

Challenger

“A small business owner ready to serve District 17”

Dakota Dunes
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Gary L Cammack — SD State House · District 29
Sensible
SD State House · District 29

Gary L Cammack

Challenger

“Fiscal strength, common sense, South Dakota values”

Union Center
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Jason Fleming — SD State House · District 35
Sensible
SD State House · District 35

Jason Fleming

Challenger

“Mission-focused leadership for the Black Hills”

Box Elder
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Jon Nelson — SD State House · District 08
Sensible
SD State House · District 08

Jon Nelson

Challenger

“A farmer, a school-board veteran, and a third-generation Kingsbury County voice.”

Lake Preston
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Nick Fosness — SD State House · District 01
Sensible
SD State House · District 01

Nick Fosness

Incumbent

“Rural healthcare and common sense for District 1”

Britton
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Spencer Sommers — SD State House · District 03
Sensible
SD State House · District 03

Spencer Sommers

Challenger

“Measure twice, cut once — building what matters for Aberdeen”

Aberdeen
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Mike Weisgram — SD State House · District 24
Sensible
SD State House · District 24

Mike Weisgram

Incumbent

“Hard work, common sense, and local leadership.”

Fort Pierre
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Amber Arlint — SD State House · District 12
Sensible
SD State House · District 12

Amber Arlint

Incumbent

“Proven leadership for strong schools and communities”

Sioux Falls
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Andre Zachariahs — SD State House · District 15
Sensible
SD State House · District 15

Andre Zachariahs

Challenger

“Common-sense leadership for Central Sioux Falls”

Brandon R. Wipf — SD State Senate · District 22
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 22

Brandon R. Wipf

Incumbent

“We Can Do It — Limited Government, Strong Communities”

Doland
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Byron I. Callies — SD State House · District 05
Sensible
SD State House · District 05

Byron I. Callies

Challenger

“Experienced leadership for Watertown and District 5”

Watertown
Details
Casey Crabtree — SD State Senate · District 08
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 08

Casey Crabtree

Incumbent

“Fighting for South Dakota families — at home, where it counts.”

Madison
Details
Sensible
Butte Co. Sheriff

Fred A Lamphere

Challenger
Butte
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Jeff Bathke — SD State House · District 20
Sensible
SD State House · District 20

Jeff Bathke

Incumbent

“Common sense, local control, and service to South Dakota”

Mitchell
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Kevin Van Diepen — SD State House · District 22
Sensible
SD State House · District 22

Kevin Van Diepen

Incumbent

“Public Safety, Agriculture, and Education for District 22”

Huron
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Lana Greenfield — SD State House · District 22
Sensible
SD State House · District 22

Lana Greenfield

Incumbent

“Experienced Leadership for District 22 Families”

Doland
Details
Sensible
Meade Co. Register of Deeds

Lana Speed Anderson

Challenger
Meade
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Matt Roby — SD State House · District 05
Sensible
SD State House · District 05

Matt Roby

Incumbent

“Common sense, local roots, proven legal expertise”

Watertown
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Michael H. Rohl — SD State Senate · District 01
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 01

Michael H. Rohl

Incumbent

“District 1 needs a seat at the Table.”

Aberdeen
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Pat West — Meade Co. Sheriff
Sensible
Meade Co. Sheriff

Pat West

Incumbent

“Steady leadership, Rally-tested.”

Sturgis
Details
Paul Miskimins — SD State Senate · District 20
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 20

Paul Miskimins

Incumbent

“Building a better future with South Dakota pride and grit”

Mitchell
Details
Sensible
Lincoln Co. Auditor

Sheri Lund

Incumbent
Lincoln
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Steve Duffy — SD State House · District 32
Sensible
SD State House · District 32

Steve Duffy

Incumbent

“Smart growth for Rapid City and South Dakota”

Rapid City
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Terry Sabers — SD State House · District 20
Sensible
SD State House · District 20

Terry Sabers

Challenger

“Keeping South Dakota opportunity alive for the next generation”

Mitchell
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Tim Reed — SD State Senate · District 07
Sensible
SD State Senate · District 07

Tim Reed

Incumbent

“Experience Matters”

Brookings
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