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Pennington County, South Dakota

Pennington County Commissioner, District 5

Williams and Heinis are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Pennington County election filings.

About this race

2 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pennington County Commissioner, District 5, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's certified candidate list.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

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South Dakota › Pennington County › Pennington County Commissioner, District 5

Tim Williams

Democratic

Biography

Tim Williams is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pennington County Commissioner, District 5, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's certified 2026 general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Jeffrey Heinis

Republican

Biography

Jeffrey Heinis is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pennington County Commissioner, District 5, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's certified 2026 general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Pennington County Commissioner, District 5 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Pennington County Commissioner, District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim Williams and Jeffrey Heinis. Candidate information follows official Pennington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Pennington County Commissioner, District 5 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.

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Candidate roster from official Pennington County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Tim Williams, full profileJeffrey Heinis, full profileOfficial South Dakota election office