Incumbent: Dusty Johnson · Republican
Dusty Johnson (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing South Dakota's At-Large Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2019. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Johnson (Republican Party) is running for election for Governor of South Dakota. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on June 2, 2026.
Marty J. Jackley (Republican Party) is the Attorney General of South Dakota. He assumed office on January 2, 2023. His current term ends on January 4, 2027. Jackley (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent South Dakota's At-Large Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on June 2, 2026. Jackley was the 30thattorney general of South Dakota from 2009 to 2019. ARepublican, he was appointed to the position byGovernorMike Rounds (R) on August 14, 2009, to fill the vacancy left byLarry Longwho had been appointed to the Second Judicial Circuit Court. Jackley was sworn into office on September 4, 2009, and was elected to a full term in2010.He served until January 2019.Jackley was a Republican candidate forgovernor of South Dakota. He lost the primary on June 5, 2018.
Casey Crabtree (Republican Party) is a member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 8. He assumed office on June 19, 2020. His current term ends on January 12, 2027. Crabtree (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the South Dakota State Senate to represent District 8. The Republican primary for this office on June 2, 2026, was canceled. Crabtree also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent South Dakota's At-Large Congressional District. He will not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 2, 2026. Senate Republicans elected Crabtreestate Senate majority leaderon November 11, 2022, effective January 10, 2023.Crabtree also served as majority whip during the 2021-2022 legislative session. He served in this capacity until January 15, 2025. Crabtree was born in Arlington, South Dakota. He received a bachelor's degree from Northern State University in 2005. Crabtree's professional experience included working in business development and management. As of October 2024, Crabtree was the director of economic development for Heartland Energy in Madison, South Dakota. GovernorKristi Noem (R) appointed Crabtree to the South Dakota State Senateon June 19, 2020, to replaceJordan Youngberg (R) following his resignation. Crabtree won election later that year, and ran uncontested in every general election from 2020 to 2024. He served as chair of the Senate Commerce and Energy Committeeduring the 2021-2022 legislative session and as chair of the Senate State Affairs Committeeduring the 2023-2024 legislative session. After being elected Senate majority leader, Crabtree said, "We look forward to working with the House and the Governor to advance an agenda of economic freedom, small government and individual responsibility."Crabtree said he was proud of the legislation the Senate passed during his first two years as majority leader. He listed "passing South Dakota’s largest tax cut, keeping tuition affordable for SD students at our universities and tech schools and helping cybersecurity & quantum computing become an economic engine not just for the community of Madison but the whole state" as notable legislative accomplishments.
Nicole Gronli (Democratic Party) (also known as Nikki) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent South Dakota's At-Large Congressional District. The Democratic primary for this office on June 2, 2026, was canceled.
Billy Mawhiney (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent South Dakota's At-Large Congressional District. He will not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026.
Justin McNeal (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent South Dakota. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on June 2, 2026.
Justin McNeal (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent South Dakota. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on June 2, 2026.
Sheryl Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent South Dakota's At-Large Congressional District. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024. Johnson
Scott Schlagel (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent South Dakota's At-Large Congressional District. He will not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026.
Jack Pittman (independent) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent South Dakota's At-Large Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 3, 2026.
James Bialota (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent South Dakota's At-Large Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on June 2, 2026.
