John Thune
U.S. Senator, South Dakota U.S. Senate · Republican
OfficeholderSeat not up in 2026
Ballot status source: SD Secretary of State, 2026 General Election Candidate List · read Sep 24, 2026
Results
Certified results for South Dakota U.S. Senate
United States Senator
2022 General Election · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| John R. ThuneRepublican | Republican | 242,316 | 69.6% |
| Brian L. BengsDemocrat | Democrat | 91,007 | 26.1% |
| Tamara J LesnarLibertarian | Libertarian | 14,697 | 4.2% |
Official — South Dakota Secretary of State, Official Election Returns (State Canvass) · South Dakota Secretary of State — 2022 Official Election Returns and…
United States Senator
2020 General Election · Nov 3, 2020| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike RoundsRepublican | Republican | 276,232 | 65.7% |
| Dan AhlersDemocrat | Democrat | 143,987 | 34.3% |
Official — South Dakota Secretary of State, Official Election Returns (State Canvass) · South Dakota Secretary of State — 2020 Official Election Returns and…
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for South Dakota U.S. Senate
- Mike RoundsRepublican · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot
- Brian BengsIndependent · On the 2026 ballot
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