---
title: "South Dakota 2026 elections: House, Senate and governor’s races"
url: "https://www.2026election.com/state/south-dakota"
updated: "2026-10-09"
source: "Candidates' campaign sites and Ballotpedia, quoted verbatim"
publisher: "Pluribus"
---

# South Dakota’s 2026 races

On November 3, 2026, South Dakota voters choose a U.S. senator (Mike Rounds vs. Brian Bengs), a governor (Dan Ahlers vs. Larry Rhoden) and its at-large member of the U.S. House. None of its races is rated competitive by the major forecasters.

## Governor

| Seat | Candidates | Rating | Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Governor | Dan Ahlers vs. Larry Rhoden | Safe R | [Guide](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-sd.md) |

## Senate

| Seat | Candidates | Rating | Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| U.S. Senate | Brian Bengs vs. Mike Rounds | Safe R | [Guide](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-sd.md) |

## House

| Seat | Candidates | Rating | Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| At-Large District | Nicole Gronli vs. Marty J. Jackley | Safe R | [Guide](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-sd-al.md) |

[View South Dakota on 2026election.com](https://www.2026election.com/state/south-dakota)