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2026 South Dakota Attorney General — General Election · November 3, 2026
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South Dakota Secretary of State — 2026 General Election Candidate List
Contest: Attorney General
Candidate: Lance Russell
Party: Republican
Petition or convention filing date: 2026-06-29
Ballot order: 1
Status: Active
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