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South Dakota elections, 2026

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This page provides information on the 2026 elections in South Dakota, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.

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Election dates

Statewide election dates in South Dakota are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.

Statewide election dates

June 2, 2026: Primary
TBD: Primary runoff
November 3, 2026: General election


Offices on the ballot

Below is a list of South Dakota elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2026. Click the links to learn more about each type:

South Dakota elections, 2026
Office Elections? More information
U.S. Senate Click here
U.S. House Click here
Congress special election
Governor Click here
Other state executive Click here
State Senate Click here
State House Click here
Special state legislative
State Supreme Court Click here
Intermediate appellate courts
School boards
Municipal government
Recalls
Ballot measures Click here
Local ballot measures

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Noteworthy elections

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Statewide ballot measures

See also: South Dakota 2026 ballot measures
Type Title Subject Description

LRCA

Constitutional Amendment I Public assistance; Public health insurance Condition Medicaid expansion on federal funding remaining at least 90%

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Constitutional Amendment J Citizenship voting Provide that "[an] individual who is not a citizen of the United States is disqualified from voting in any election or upon any question submitted to the voters"

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Constitutional Amendment K Restricted-use funds Establish an unclaimed property trust fund

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Constitutional Amendment L Supermajority; Initiative process; Ballot measures Require a 60% majority by voters to approve constitutional amendments


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