2026 Elections · South Dakota

South Dakota Congressional Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate across South Dakota's congressional districts, with FEC campaign finance.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running for Congress in South Dakota in 2026?

Marty Jackley (Republican) and Nikki Gronli (Democratic).

  • Marty JackleyRepublican✓ Verified
    $1.7M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Nikki GronliDemocratic✓ Verified
    $387K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Marty Jackley supports fighting for fair markets and reducing Washington red tape to help farmers and ranchers, and he opposes recent foreign beef imports to protect local South Dakota producers 12. Nikki Gronli supports economic opportunity by reducing cost pressures on families, supporting wage growth, expanding workforce training, investing in infrastructure, and supporting businesses and farms 3. Jackley says he will pursue a federal ban on the abortion pill matching South Dakota's law, citing his record as attorney general fighting abortion-pill advertising 4. Gronli supports bodily autonomy and the right to control one's own body, opposing government interference in reproductive health decisions 5. Jackley supports cutting taxes as part of the Trump agenda and names the federal debt and deficit as his top concern, attributing inflation to unchecked government spending 67. Gronli proposes making Social Security solvent by eliminating the payroll-tax income cap so higher earners contribute more 8.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueMarty JackleyRepublicanNikki GronliDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

Jackley supports fighting for fair markets, honest trade, and reducing Washington red tape to help farmers and ranchers.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Jackley opposes recent foreign beef imports, saying the policy should protect local South Dakota producers.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Gronli supports economic opportunity by reducing cost pressures on families, supporting wage growth, expanding workforce training, investing in infrastructure, and supporting businesses and farms.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Marty Jackley supports fighting for fair markets, honest trade, and reducing Washington red tape to help farmers and ranchers 1. He opposes recent foreign beef imports, advocating for policies that protect local South Dakota producers 2. Nikki Gronli supports economic opportunity by reducing cost pressures on families, supporting wage growth, expanding workforce training, investing in infrastructure, and supporting businesses and farms 3.
Healthcare

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Gronli supports affordable, accessible healthcare by protecting Medicare and Medicaid, restoring Marketplace tax credits, investing in prevention, and addressing rural health care access issues.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Immigration

Jackley supports securing the border, finishing the wall, and empowering law enforcement to combat drug trafficking.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Jackley supports stronger work-eligibility verification (E-Verify) and functioning visa programs as part of a national immigration policy.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Public Safety & Crime

Jackley supports backing police, sheriffs, and prosecutors with necessary tools and respect to prioritize public safety.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Jackley points to his record fighting fraud and public corruption as attorney general as the basis for his Judiciary Committee ambitions in Congress.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Abortion

Jackley says he will pursue a federal ban on the abortion pill matching South Dakota's law, citing his record as attorney general fighting abortion-pill advertising.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Gronli supports bodily autonomy and the right to control one's own body, opposing government interference in reproductive health decisions.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Abortion: Marty Jackley says he will pursue a federal ban on the abortion pill matching South Dakota's law, citing his record as attorney general fighting abortion-pill advertising 1. Nikki Gronli supports bodily autonomy and the right to control one's own body, opposing government interference in reproductive health decisions 2.
Taxes & Government Spending

Jackley supports cutting taxes as part of the Trump agenda to put America first.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Jackley names the federal debt and deficit as his top concern in Congress, saying unchecked government spending is driving inflation.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Gronli proposes making Social Security solvent by eliminating the payroll-tax income cap so higher earners contribute more.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Marty Jackley supports cutting taxes as part of the Trump agenda to put America first and identifies the federal debt and deficit as his top concern, attributing inflation to unchecked government spending 12. Nikki Gronli proposes making Social Security solvent by eliminating the payroll-tax income cap so that higher earners contribute more 3.
Energy & Environment

Jackley supports sportsmen and outdoor families, indicating a commitment to hunting and outdoor activities.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Marty Jackley supports fighting for fair markets, honest trade, and reducing Washington red tape to help farmers and ranchers. He opposes recent foreign beef imports, advocating for policies that protect local South Dakota producers. Nikki Gronli supports economic opportunity by reducing cost pressures on families, supporting wage growth, expanding workforce training, investing in infrastructure, and supporting businesses and farms.

How do the candidates differ on Abortion?

Marty Jackley says he will pursue a federal ban on the abortion pill matching South Dakota's law, citing his record as attorney general fighting abortion-pill advertising. Nikki Gronli supports bodily autonomy and the right to control one's own body, opposing government interference in reproductive health decisions.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Marty Jackley supports cutting taxes as part of the Trump agenda to put America first and identifies the federal debt and deficit as his top concern, attributing inflation to unchecked government spending. Nikki Gronli proposes making Social Security solvent by eliminating the payroll-tax income cap so that higher earners contribute more.