Yankton County

Yankton County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

6 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 2 Yankton County races, led by the South Dakota Senate District 18 contest.

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Local Snapshot

Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateSouth Dakota
Races Listed2
Profiles6

Yankton County Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking

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.

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 Yankton County

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Yankton County 2026 election questions

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

Who is on my Yankton County ballot in November 2026? Sample ballot with 6 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 Yankton County ballot?

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