2026 South Dakota Senate race

Incumbent: Mike Rounds (Republican)

Mike RoundsRepublican95%

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Mike Rounds
Republican · Incumbent
Stated positions (38) ▾
- Abortion: Is pro-life and believes abortion is wrong while supporting policies that protect life from conception to natural death. [1]
- Border enforcement & immigration law: Believes border security is essential to national security and is committed to stopping the flow of illegal drugs and human trafficking. [1]
- Budget: Supports a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring the federal government to balance its books annually. [1]

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Issue	Rounds	Bengs
	Supports more drilling	Unknown
	Supports tax cuts	Unknown
	Supports strict enforcement	Unknown
	Opposes new gun limits	Unknown

2026 South Dakota Senate race

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