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Unusually high number of independent candidates seek South Dakota legislative seats

States Newsroom · October 16, 2026

The Nov. 3 general election could be an independents’ day of sorts for South Dakota. In addition to independent Brian Bengs challenging incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, the state’s legislative contests include 11 independent candidates — the highest number in recent memory. At least one of those…

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Unusually high number of independent candidates seek South Dakota legislative seats

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