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2026 South Dakota U.S. Senate — General Election · November 3, 2026
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South Dakota Secretary of State — 2026 General Election Candidate List
Contest: United States Senator
Candidate: Mike Rounds
Party: Republican
Petition or convention filing date: 2026-03-27
Ballot order: 1
Status: Active
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Mike Rounds earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from South Dakota State University.
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Mike Rounds earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from South Dakota State University.
Mike's past civic leadership includes serving as Board President of the Oahe YMCA, Vice President of the Home and School Association of St. Joseph School, President of the Pierre-Ft. Pierre Exchange Club, and Exalted Ruler of the Pierre Elks Lodge. Rounds is also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the NRA.
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Mike's past civic leadership includes serving as Board President of the Oahe YMCA, Vice President of the Home and School Association of St. Joseph School, President of the Pierre-Ft. Pierre Exchange Club, and Exalted Ruler of the Pierre Elks Lodge. Rounds is also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the NRA.
From 1991 to 2000, Mike Rounds served five terms in the South Dakota State Senate. In 1995, he was chosen by his peers to serve as Senate Majority Leader, a post he held for six years. Rounds was sworn in as South Dakota’s 31st governor on January 7, 2003, and re-elected in 2006.
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From 1991 to 2000, Mike Rounds served five terms in the South Dakota State Senate. In 1995, he was chosen by his peers to serve as Senate Majority Leader, a post he held for six years. Rounds was sworn in as South Dakota’s 31st governor on January 7, 2003, and re-elected in 2006.
Where did Mike Rounds graduate from?
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Where did Mike Rounds graduate from?
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Mike is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. He works in the U.S. Senate to protect the rights of law-abiding gun owners.
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Mike is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. He works in the U.S. Senate to protect the rights of law-abiding gun owners.
Mike is a strong advocate for American energy independence and supports an “all-of-the-above” approach to energy production. He believes the United States should maximize the use of its natural resources to lower energy costs, create jobs and reduce reliance on foreign energy sources. Mike has opposed excessive federal regulations on energy producers and has consistently backed policies that support domestic energy development.
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Mike is a strong advocate for American energy independence and supports an “all-of-the-above” approach to energy production. He believes the United States should maximize the use of its natural resources to lower energy costs, create jobs and reduce reliance on foreign energy sources. Mike has opposed excessive federal regulations on energy producers and has consistently backed policies that support domestic energy development.
Mike is pro-life and always defends the rights of the unborn. When Mike was working as South Dakota's 31st Governor, he signed a trigger law which went into effect after Roe v. Wade was struck down in 2022. This law prohibits abortion in South Dakota except when the mother’s life is at risk.
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Mike is pro-life and always defends the rights of the unborn. When Mike was working as South Dakota's 31st Governor, he signed a trigger law which went into effect after Roe v. Wade was struck down in 2022. This law prohibits abortion in South Dakota except when the mother’s life is at risk.
Mike is committed to protecting law and order. Mike believes that border security is essential to national security, and that we must stop the flow of illegal drugs and human trafficking across our southern border. Mike has consistently supported funding for building the wall, advanced surveillance technology and increased personnel for border enforcement.
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Mike is committed to protecting law and order. Mike believes that border security is essential to national security, and that we must stop the flow of illegal drugs and human trafficking across our southern border. Mike has consistently supported funding for building the wall, advanced surveillance technology and increased personnel for border enforcement.
Mike is committed to protecting Social Security and Medicare for today’s seniors and future generations. He supports commonsense reforms to keep these programs solvent without cutting benefits, making sure they remain strong for years to come.
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Mike is committed to protecting Social Security and Medicare for today’s seniors and future generations. He supports commonsense reforms to keep these programs solvent without cutting benefits, making sure they remain strong for years to come.
Mike is working with President Trump to lead the effort to eliminate the Department of Education. He believes in local control of education, and while standards are important, a “one size fits all” directive from the federal government does not serve our children well.
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Mike is working with President Trump to lead the effort to eliminate the Department of Education. He believes in local control of education, and while standards are important, a “one size fits all” directive from the federal government does not serve our children well.
I believe that space travel will one day become as common as airline travel is today. I’m convinced, however, that the true future of space travel does not lie with government agencies — NASA is still obsessed with the idea that the primary purpose of the space program is science — but real progress will come from private companies competing to provide the ultimate adventure ride, and NASA will receive the trickle-down benefits.
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I believe that space travel will one day become as common as airline travel is today. I’m convinced, however, that the true future of space travel does not lie with government agencies — NASA is still obsessed with the idea that the primary purpose of the space program is science — but real progress will come from private companies competing to provide the ultimate adventure ride, and NASA will receive the trickle-down benefits.
Prioritizes maintaining a strong U.S. military capable of defending American interests.
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National Security
Supports eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and shifting greater control of education to states and local communities.
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Education
Supports protecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners.
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2nd Amendment
Supports an all-of-the-above domestic energy strategy, expanded use of U.S. natural resources, and reduced federal regulation of energy producers.
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American Energy Dominance
Supports legal protection for unborn life and describes himself as pro-life.
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Pro-Life
Supports border-wall funding, advanced surveillance technology, additional border-enforcement personnel, and efforts to stop illegal drugs and human trafficking.
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Law and Order
Supports preserving Social Security and Medicare benefits while pursuing unspecified reforms intended to keep the programs solvent.
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Social Security and Medicare
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See all 4,351 recordsCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
Mike Rounds is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on cloture on the motion to proceed.
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Vote question: On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
Vote description: A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
Vote result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
Member cast: Yea
Nomination Confirmed
Mike Rounds is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on the nomination.
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Vote question: On the Nomination
Vote description: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General
Vote result: Nomination Confirmed
Member cast: Yea
Cloture Motion Agreed to
Mike Rounds is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on the cloture motion.
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Vote question: On the Cloture Motion
Vote description: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General
Vote result: Cloture Motion Agreed to
Member cast: Yea
Bill Passed
Mike Rounds is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on passage of the bill.
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Vote question: On Passage of the Bill
Vote description: An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Vote result: Bill Passed
Member cast: Yea
Cloture Motion Agreed to
Mike Rounds is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on the cloture motion.
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Vote question: On the Cloture Motion
Vote description: In the nature of a substitute.
Vote result: Cloture Motion Agreed to
Member cast: Yea
Bill Passed
Mike Rounds is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on passage of the bill.
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Vote question: On Passage of the Bill
Vote description: An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes.
Vote result: Bill Passed
Member cast: Yea
Amendment Rejected
Mike Rounds is recorded as voting no in the official record for on the amendment.
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Vote question: On the Amendment
Vote description: To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.
Vote result: Amendment Rejected
Member cast: Nay
Resolution Agreed to
Mike Rounds is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on the resolution.
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Vote question: On the Resolution
Vote description: An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Vote result: Resolution Agreed to
Member cast: Yea
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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026.
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Candidate ID: S4SD00049
Name: ROUNDS, MIKE
Office: Senate
State: SD
District: South Dakota
Party: REPUBLICAN PARTY
Coverage start: 2021-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $4513920.02
Total disbursements: $3459778.07
Cash on hand: $2736663.91
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
Candidate contributions: $0.00
Loans made by candidate: $0.00
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