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2026 South Dakota State Auditor — General Election

State Auditor

November 3, 20262 candidates1 seat

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Candidate field

2 current candidates; 2 profiles are published with retained evidence.

DemocraticProfile published
Tom Cool
Challenger or nonincumbent
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RepublicanProfile published
Catherine Barranco
Challenger or nonincumbent
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Office guide

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Maintains and audits state accounting records and performs fiscal duties assigned by South Dakota law.