2026 South Dakota Attorney General election
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The 2026 South Dakota Attorney General election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the next attorney general of South Dakota. Incumbent Republican attorney general Marty Jackley declined to seek re-election and is running for congress.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Austin Hoffman, state's attorney for McPherson[2]
- Lance Russell, state's attorney for Fall River and Oglala Lakota, former state senator from the 30th district (2017–2021) and state representative from the 30th district (2009–2017)[3]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[4] | Safe R | October 26, 2025 |
References
- ↑ Tupper, Seth (September 11, 2025). "South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley launches campaign for Congress". The Aberdeen News. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Austin Hoffman announces candidacy for state Attorney General". Dakota News Now. October 23, 2025. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
- ↑ Hult, John (July 1, 2025). "Prosecutor, former lawmaker aims for attorney general nomination". South Dakota Searchlight. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
- ↑ "State Attorneys General: The Top Races to be "Top Cop"". Sabato's Crystal Ball. August 21, 2025. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
External links
Official campaign websites