State Auditor
Unofficial result: Won — Catherine Barranco (Republican)
Source: electionresults.sd.gov
South Dakota
My vote power: Average
What does this office do?
- Catching waste or fraud in state programs
- Choosing which state agencies get reviewed
- Reporting to the public on how your tax money is spent
Affects: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Republican
Catherine Barranco is the Republican candidate for South Dakota State Auditor in the 2026 general election, according to the South Dakota Secretary of State candidate list.
Tom Cool
LostDemocratic
Tom Cool is the Democratic candidate for South Dakota State Auditor in the 2026 general election and was also the Democratic candidate for the office in 2018.
Sources: vip.sdsos.gov · sdsos.gov