2026 election · U.S. Senate
2026 South Dakota Senate race
Incumbent: Mike Rounds (Republican) — see their approval score, record, and voting history on their page.
Declared candidates
Source: FEC candidate filingsStated positions (6) ▾
- Business & Taxation: Advocates for pro-business, low-tax federal policies, reduced regulation on small businesses, and expanded trade opportunities. [1][2]
- Foreign Policy: Backs a firm diplomatic approach toward Russia over Ukraine, including sanctions, and supported U.S. strikes on Iran to prevent weapons-grade uranium production. [1]
- Immigration: Supports stronger border security and enforcement against illegal immigration, while backing legal immigration, guest-worker/H-2B visa programs, and merit-based reform without amnesty. [1][2][3]
- Legal Immigration & Workforce: Argues legal immigration, including skilled foreign-born workers, is critical to filling labor shortages and winning the AI race against China. [1]
- National Security: As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, works to maintain U.S. military strength and effectiveness. [1][2]
- Trade & Tariffs: Supports using tariffs as leverage to negotiate new trade deals, especially for agricultural exports, while expressing concern about market impacts. [1]
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