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Tamara J. Lesnar
Secretary of State
2026 South Dakota Secretary of State — General Election · November 3, 2026
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- 2026 South Dakota Secretary of State — General Election on November 3, 2026
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South Dakota Secretary of State — 2026 General Election Candidate List
Contest: Secretary of State
Candidate: Tamara J. Lesnar
Party: Libertarian
Petition or convention filing date: 2026-05-04
Ballot order: 2
Status: Active
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