Mark Lapka (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota Senate District 23; unopposed candidates still appear on South Dakota ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Mark Lapka 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.
Mark Lapka (Republican)Incumbent
Mark Lapka is the Republican nominee for South Dakota Senate District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list. Mark Lapka is the sitting member, per the Legislature's 2026 session roster. This name has not yet been researched.
Garett Heinz (Independent), Dick Werner (Republican), Spencer Gosch (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota House District 23. Voters choose two. Spencer Gosch 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.
Garett Heinz (Independent)
Garett Heinz is an independent candidate for South Dakota House District 23 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.
Dick Werner is the Republican nominee for South Dakota House District 23 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.
Spencer Gosch is the Republican nominee for South Dakota House District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list. Spencer Gosch 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 Hand County
Each ZIP page previews the statewide and congressional races for that ZIP; add a street address in the lookup for county and city contests.
Who is on the ballot in Hand County, South Dakota on November 3, 2026?
Who is on my Hand County ballot in November 2026? Sample ballot with 4 candidates across 2 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 →
How do I see my exact Hand County ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup for the statewide and congressional races on every ballot in the county, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location. Look up your ballot →
Note: Use address lookup for your exact ballot; local pages preview tracked races.Profiles: Hand-verified profiles are added race by race; always confirm with the official election office linked above.
