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2026 South Dakota U.S. House — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Last reviewed September 16, 2026

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2026 South Dakota U.S. House — General Election on November 3, 2026
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U.S. House · Republican · Candidate
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South Dakota Secretary of State — 2026 General Election Candidate List

Contest: United States Representative

Candidate: Marty Jackley

Party: Republican

Petition or convention filing date: 2026-04-01

Ballot order: 1

Status: Active

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ABOUT MARTY JACKLEY

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Marty Jackley was raised in Sturgis. He graduated with honors from the South Dakota School of Mines with a degree in electrical engineering, earned his law degree from USD, and clerked for then Chief Federal Judge Richard Battey.

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Marty Jackley was raised in Sturgis. He graduated with honors from the South Dakota School of Mines with a degree in electrical engineering, earned his law degree from USD, and clerked for then Chief Federal Judge Richard Battey.

ABOUT MARTY JACKLEY

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He became a partner at the Rapid City law firm of Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson and Ashmore, handling criminal law, civil law, and complex business litigation. During that time he also served as a Special Assistant Attorney General prosecuting controlled substance felonies.

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He became a partner at the Rapid City law firm of Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson and Ashmore, handling criminal law, civil law, and complex business litigation. During that time he also served as a Special Assistant Attorney General prosecuting controlled substance felonies.

ABOUT MARTY JACKLEY

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In 2006, Marty was appointed and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate as U.S. Attorney for South Dakota, where he was named Prosecutor of the Year in 2008. From 2009 to 2019 he served as South Dakota's Attorney General. In 2022, voters elected him to a fourth term.

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In 2006, Marty was appointed and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate as U.S. Attorney for South Dakota, where he was named Prosecutor of the Year in 2008. From 2009 to 2019 he served as South Dakota's Attorney General. In 2022, voters elected him to a fourth term.

ABOUT MARTY JACKLEY

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Marty is endorsed by President Donald J. Trump and holds an A+ rating from the NRA. He hunts, fishes, and spends family time at his farm at Vale and his ranch near Pierre. His son Michael graduated from SDSU in mechanical engineering and is headed to law school at USD. His daughter Isabella is studying pre-veterinary medicine at the University of Nevada.

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Marty is endorsed by President Donald J. Trump and holds an A+ rating from the NRA. He hunts, fishes, and spends family time at his farm at Vale and his ranch near Pierre. His son Michael graduated from SDSU in mechanical engineering and is headed to law school at USD. His daughter Isabella is studying pre-veterinary medicine at the University of Nevada.

The oath, from his father's hand

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Mike Jackley practiced law in Sturgis and served as Meade County State's Attorney. In 1986 he ran for Attorney General, and the example he set stayed with his son.

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Mike Jackley practiced law in Sturgis and served as Meade County State's Attorney. In 1986 he ran for Attorney General, and the example he set stayed with his son.

A proven fighter for South Dakota

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Marty Jackley has spent his career keeping South Dakota safe as Attorney General and U.S. Attorney. Now he's running to take that record to Congress. Read more →

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Marty Jackley has spent his career keeping South Dakota safe as Attorney General and U.S. Attorney. Now he's running to take that record to Congress. Read more →

The story of a family of service.

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Mike Jackley practiced law in Sturgis and served as Meade County State's Attorney. In 1986 he ran for Attorney General, planting a seed of service in his family. Twenty-three years later he administered the oath of that same office to his son.

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Mike Jackley practiced law in Sturgis and served as Meade County State's Attorney. In 1986 he ran for Attorney General, planting a seed of service in his family. Twenty-three years later he administered the oath of that same office to his son.

The story of a family of service.

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Marty went on to serve as U.S. Attorney and four-term Attorney General, endorsed by President Trump for Congress.

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Marty went on to serve as U.S. Attorney and four-term Attorney General, endorsed by President Trump for Congress.

Stay in the fight

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YEARS AS ATTORNEY GENERAL

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YEARS AS ATTORNEY GENERAL

Stay in the fight

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Mike Jackley swears in his son as Attorney General

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Mike Jackley swears in his son as Attorney General

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Public safety and criminal justice

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I have spent my career putting violent criminals behind bars. In Congress I will back our police, sheriffs, and prosecutors with the tools and the respect they have earned. Public safety comes first.

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I have spent my career putting violent criminals behind bars. In Congress I will back our police, sheriffs, and prosecutors with the tools and the respect they have earned. Public safety comes first.

Public safety and criminal justice

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The meth and fentanyl on our streets come across an open border. I have prosecuted the traffickers who bring it here. Secure the border, finish the wall, and let law enforcement do its job.

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The meth and fentanyl on our streets come across an open border. I have prosecuted the traffickers who bring it here. Secure the border, finish the wall, and let law enforcement do its job.

Gun policy

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The right to keep and bear arms is not negotiable. I hunt, I raised my kids around firearms handled right, and I have an A+ rating from the NRA. I will defend the Second Amendment every time.

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The right to keep and bear arms is not negotiable. I hunt, I raised my kids around firearms handled right, and I have an A+ rating from the NRA. I will defend the Second Amendment every time.

Immigration and border policy

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President Trump endorsed me, and I support his agenda. Secure the border, cut taxes, and put America first. South Dakota sent me to get things done, not to play Washington games.

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President Trump endorsed me, and I support his agenda. Secure the border, cut taxes, and put America first. South Dakota sent me to get things done, not to play Washington games.

Taxes, economy, workers, agriculture, and affordability

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Farmers and ranchers feed this country. I have a farm at Vale and a ranch near Pierre, so I know what a bad year costs a family. I will fight for fair markets, honest trade, and less Washington red tape.

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Farmers and ranchers feed this country. I have a farm at Vale and a ranch near Pierre, so I know what a bad year costs a family. I will fight for fair markets, honest trade, and less Washington red tape.

Crime & Public Safety

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Supports providing police, sheriffs, and prosecutors with resources and institutional support to enforce criminal law and protect public safety.

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Crime & Public Safety

Border & Immigration

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Supports securing the southern border, completing additional border-wall construction, and strengthening law-enforcement action against drug and human traffickers.

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Border & Immigration

Agriculture

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Supports policies aimed at fair agricultural markets, trade conditions favorable to farmers and ranchers, and reduced federal regulatory burdens on agriculture.

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Agriculture

Second Amendment

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Supports strong protection of the right to keep and bear arms.

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Second Amendment

Cut Taxes

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Supports cutting federal taxes.

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Cut Taxes

Public record

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$1,438,706.43
Total disbursements
$375,981.05
Cash on hand
$1,062,725.38
Committee debt
$0.00
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Candidate ID: H6SD01109

Name: JACKLEY, MARTY

Office: House

State: SD

District: SD00

Party: REPUBLICAN PARTY

Coverage start: 2025-07-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $1438706.43

Total disbursements: $375981.05

Cash on hand: $1062725.38

Debts owed by committee: $0.00

Candidate contributions: $1000.00

Loans made by candidate: $0.00

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  1. Election record

    2026 South Dakota general-election candidate record — Marty Jackley

    South Dakota Secretary of State

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  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    Marty Jackley — candidate-owned primary source 1

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  3. Candidate-owned primary source

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  5. Campaign-finance record

    Marty Jackley — official FEC candidate totals

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