Who won the South Dakota Senate election 2026?
Mike Rounds (Republican) won the 2026 South Dakota Senate election with 60.5% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 4, 2026 at 12:02 AM ET.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Rounds ✓ Winner | Republican | 184,588 | 60.5% |
| Brian Bengs | Independent | 120,509 | 39.5% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM ET, with about 99% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the South Dakota state election office.