Minnehaha County, South Dakota

South Dakota House District 25

Sanderson and Buchholz are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Minnehaha County election filings.

About this race

Carrie Sanderson (Republican), Nick Buchholz (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota House District 25. Voters choose two. The Legislature's 2026 session roster shows no sitting member among these candidates. Party nominees were chosen at the June 2, 2026 primary, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Voters choose 2; the top 2 finishers win seats. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Carrie Sanderson

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Protect families
Keep communities safe
Keep South Dakota open for business

Biography

Carrie Sanderson is an attorney and small business owner from Flandreau who earned her bachelor's, master of public administration and law degrees at the University of South Dakota, per the campaign site. The campaign site says Sanderson has served as a federal prosecutor, civil litigator and public health leader and has more than 15 years of public service.

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Nick Buchholz

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Emphasizes honest, conservative leadership and integrity in representation

Biography

Nick Buchholz is a professional pilot who served as a federal agent with the Department of Homeland Security, flying national security missions across the United States, per his campaign site. He is originally from Yankton, South Dakota, and moved with his family to Dell Rapids in early 2022, per the same site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Dakota House District 25 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for South Dakota House District 25 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Carrie Sanderson and Nick Buchholz. Candidate information follows official Minnehaha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Dakota House District 25 election in South Dakota?

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

How do I see my exact Minnehaha County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Minnehaha County and state election office filings, last verified October 19, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Minnehaha County Commissioner (At Large)Minnehaha County Register of Deeds Minnehaha County Sheriff See all 22 Minnehaha County races

Candidate profiles

Carrie Sanderson, full profile Nick Buchholz, full profile Official South Dakota election office