Another candidate is entering the 2026 election race for South Dakota governor. Robert Arnold, 19, is running as a democrat. He’s currently a student at Dakota State University and a member of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribe.

All eligible South Dakotans are encouraged to check their voter registration status and ensure their information is current. You can check your registration at the Voter Information Portal. “If you’ve moved, changed your name, or haven’t voted in recent elections, now is the time to check,” said Secretary Johnson.