Secretary of State
Unofficial result: Won — Heather Baxter (Republican)
Source: electionresults.sd.gov
South Dakota
My vote power: Average
What does this office do?
- Running elections and certifying results, in most states
- Handling voter registration and how you vote, in most states
- Keeping business filings and official state records
Affects: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,
Candidates:
Republican
Heather Baxter is a Republican South Dakota state representative for District 34 and the Republican nominee for South Dakota Secretary of State in the 2026 general election.
Records: Election Integrity 7 for
Tamara J. Lesnar
LostLibertarian
Tamara J. Lesnar is the Libertarian candidate listed by the South Dakota Secretary of State for South Dakota Secretary of State in the 2026 general election.
Terrence Davis
LostDemocratic
Terrence Davis is a Democratic candidate for South Dakota Secretary of State in the 2026 general election and has been described as a former state trooper.
Sources: vip.sdsos.gov · sdsos.gov