Seven contests. Four amendments. One disputed ballot question.
Every statewide office on your November 3, 2026 South Dakota ballot except the U.S. Senate and House seats, plus all four constitutional amendments, including the Medicaid question where the attorney general and the lawmakers who wrote the bill disagree about what a yes vote does.
- Both sides, no spin
- All four amendments
- Numbered sources
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Each candidate's case, and the case against
Every contest gives each candidate equal space, then the criticism, attributed to whoever made it.
Amendment I is disputed on its face
The attorney general's ballot language says a yes vote ends expanded Medicaid. The bill's own Republican sponsors say that reading is wrong. We lay out both.
Where the office is uncontested, we say so
The attorney general's race has one candidate. Rather than manufacture a debate, the guide explains the office and his stated agenda.
Sourced and dated
Numbered sources for every factual claim, listed at the back, checked September 23, 2026.
What's inside
Seven statewide contests and all four amendments.
Governor & Lt. Governor
Larry Rhoden and Tony Venhuizen against Dan Ahlers and Steven McCleerey, on one joint ticket each.
Secretary of State
Heather Baxter against Terrence Davis, with a Libertarian also on the ballot.
Attorney General
Lance Russell is the only candidate listed. What the office does and what he says he'll do.
State Auditor
Catherine Barranco against Tom Cool, for the office that signs the state's checks.
State Treasurer
Melissa Hull against Margaret Kuipers, on managing state cash and unclaimed property.
School & Public Lands
Brock Greenfield against Raeann Mettler, for the trust lands that fund schools.
Public Utilities Commissioner
Don Haggar against Frank Kloucek, on rates, pipelines, and siting.
Amendments I to L
Medicaid funding, a citizenship voting requirement, an unclaimed property trust, and a 60% amendment threshold.
Get the full 2026 South Dakota Voter Guide
Seven statewide contests and all four amendments. Instant PDF download.
Get the guide · $9.99What format is it?
A PDF you download the moment you buy. Read it on your phone or computer, or print it to take to the polls.
Is it partisan?
No. PolitiGeist is independent and makes no endorsement in any contest or on any amendment.
What does it cover?
Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Auditor, State Treasurer, Commissioner of School and Public Lands, Public Utilities Commissioner, and Amendments I, J, K, and L. Federal, legislative, and local races aren't included.
Are the judges in here?
No. South Dakota has no statewide judicial race or retention question on this ballot.