*NEW* 2026 Candidate List

Below is a list of candidates that have declared their intent to run for office, or are rumored to be running. This list will be updated periodically.

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US Senate:

Mike Rounds (R-Incumbent)
Julian Beaudion (D, filed campaign committee)

 

Congress:

Casey Crabtree (R) – Speculated, State Senator
Scott Schlagel (D, filed statement of candidacy)

Governor:

Larry Rhoden (R) – Will assume office & become incumbent upon Noem resignation
Dusty Johnson (R) – Speculated, Congressman
Marty Jackley (R) – Speculated, Attorney General

 

Attorney General:

OPEN? (Incumbent appears to be running for Governor)

 

Secretary of State:

Monae Johnson (R – Incumbent) 
Leah Anderson (R) – Speculated, Minnehaha Co Auditor

 

Auditor:

OPEN (Incumbent term-limited)
Austin Goss (R) – Speculated

 

Treasurer:

OPEN (Incumbent term-limited)
Jason Williams (R) – Speculated, Deputy Treasurer

 

School & Public Lands:

Brock Greenfield (R- Incumbent)

 

Public Utilities Commission: 

OPEN (Gary Hansen announced retirement)