Clay County

Clay County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

11 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 4 Clay County races, led by the South Dakota Senate District 17 contest.

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Local Snapshot

Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateSouth Dakota
Races Listed4
Profiles11

Clay County Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking

South Dakota Senate District 17

FederalUnopposed: still on your ballot

Sydney Davis (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota Senate District 17; unopposed candidates still appear on South Dakota ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Sydney Davis is the sitting member, per the Legislature's 2026 session roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 2, 2026 primary, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list.

  • Sydney Davis (Republican)Incumbent
    Sydney Davis is the Republican nominee for South Dakota Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list. Sydney Davis is the sitting member, per the Legislature's 2026 session roster. This name has not yet been researched.

Kay Swihart (Democratic), Lauren Nelson (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota Senate District 18. Lauren Nelson is the sitting member, per the Legislature's 2026 session roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 2, 2026 primary, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list.

  • Kay Swihart (Democratic)
    Kay Swihart is the Democratic nominee for South Dakota Senate District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
  • Lauren Nelson (Republican)Incumbent
    Lauren Nelson is the Republican nominee for South Dakota Senate District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list. Lauren Nelson is the sitting member, per the Legislature's 2026 session roster. This name has not yet been researched.

Austin Brunick (Democratic), Leslie Gerrish (Democratic), Chris Kassin (Republican), Troy Redler (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota House District 17. Voters choose two. Chris Kassin is the sitting member, per the Legislature's 2026 session roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 2, 2026 primary, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list.

  • Austin Brunick (Democratic)
    Austin Brunick is the Democratic nominee for South Dakota House District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
  • Leslie Gerrish (Democratic)
    Leslie Gerrish is the Democratic nominee for South Dakota House District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
  • Chris Kassin (Republican)Incumbent
    Chris Kassin is the Republican nominee for South Dakota House District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list. Chris Kassin is the sitting member, per the Legislature's 2026 session roster. This name has not yet been researched.
  • Troy Redler (Republican)
    Troy Redler is the Republican nominee for South Dakota House District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.

Karen Springer (Democratic), Jarod Holcomb (Democratic), John R. Marquardt (Republican), Mike Stevens (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota House District 18. Voters choose two. Mike Stevens is the sitting member, per the Legislature's 2026 session roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 2, 2026 primary, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list.

  • Karen Springer (Democratic)
    Karen Springer is the Democratic nominee for South Dakota House District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
  • Jarod Holcomb (Democratic)
    Jarod Holcomb is the Democratic nominee for South Dakota House District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
  • John R. Marquardt (Republican)
    John R. Marquardt is the Republican nominee for South Dakota House District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
  • Mike Stevens (Republican)Incumbent
    Mike Stevens is the Republican nominee for South Dakota House District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list. Mike Stevens is the sitting member, per the Legislature's 2026 session roster. This name has not yet been researched.

These race previews show candidates we’re tracking now. A ZIP code shows your statewide and congressional races; a street address adds county and city contests. Local races are address-specific. This guide previews tracked contests, while the lookup tool narrows the list to a voter’s exact address. Tap any name to see the race, full candidate profiles, and everything else on your exact ballot. South Dakota's field is the Secretary of State's general election candidate list. Party nominees were chosen at the June 2, 2026 primary; candidates for some offices are nominated at party conventions. Each of the 35 legislative districts elects one senator and two representatives, so House races say voters choose two, except the single-member House districts 26A, 26B, 28A and 28B. Unopposed candidates still appear on the ballot.

Sample ballot by ZIP code in Clay County

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Clay County 2026 election questions

Who is on the ballot in Clay County, South Dakota on November 3, 2026?

Who is on my Clay County ballot in November 2026? Sample ballot with 11 candidates across 4 tracked races, bios and priorities. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.

When is the 2026 general election in South Dakota?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for South Dakota are listed on the South Dakota election hub. South Dakota election hub →

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