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2026 Race · South Dakota

U.S. Senate

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. Senate in South Dakota is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Mike Rounds (Republican), Julian Beaudion (Democratic), and Brian Bengs (Independent). The seat is currently held by Mike Rounds (Republican), who has served since January 2015, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Julian Beaudion

Democratic

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Brian Bengs

Independent

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Mike Rounds

Republican · Since January 2015

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
  • Appropriations
  • Armed Services

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • S.4880

    A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit dismemberment abortions, and for other purposes.

  • S.1473

    Stop Stealing our Chips Act

2026 South Dakota U.S. Senate — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. Senate in South Dakota in 2026?

Mike Rounds (Republican), Julian Beaudion (Democratic), and Brian Bengs (Independent). Mike Rounds is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 South Dakota U.S. Senate election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by South Dakota and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Mike Rounds, a Republican, currently represents South Dakota, serving since January 2015.

What committees does Mike Rounds serve on?

Mike Rounds serves on Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, Senate Committee on Appropriations, and Senate Committee on Armed Services. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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