Secretary of State Monae Johnson is asking the South Dakota Legislature to permit county auditors to use ballot-on-demand systems, which print an official ballot on an as-needed basis. The change proposed in Senate Bill 28 would,

With a crowded field of seven candidates, four of whom will square off in the Republican Primary Election, it’s shaping up to be a unique race.

South Dakota AG Marty Jackley is introducing a series of bills for the 2026 legislative session aimed at strengthening laws on controlled substances, protecting minors from harmful products, addressing AI-generated pornography,

South Dakota’s upcoming legislative session not only takes place during a year in which all 105 seats across the state House and Senate will be up for election, but the state’s 2026 gubernatorial race as well as a federal Congressional contest also each involve a candidate currently serving in Pierre.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced plans to introduce bills relating to election integrity and government transparency during the 2026 legislative session.