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← Rundown2026 South Dakota Senate race

2026 election · U.S. Senate

2026 South Dakota Senate race

Incumbent: Mike Rounds (Republican)

OverviewPollsPositionsMedia

Public polling

Every synced reading, newest first
Rounds
30%40%50%Jul 31Dec 29May 30Rounds 44.0%Bengs 33.5%
Trend: trailing 5-poll average · hover a dot for the poll behind it
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Declared candidates

Source: FEC filings + public polling
  • Mike Rounds
    Mike Rounds

    Republican · Incumbent

    Stated positions (6) ▾
    • Business & Taxation: Advocates for pro-business, low-tax federal policies, reduced regulation on small businesses, and expanded trade opportunities. [1][2]
    • Foreign Policy: Backs a firm diplomatic approach toward Russia over Ukraine, including sanctions, and supported U.S. strikes on Iran to prevent weapons-grade uranium production. [1]
    • Immigration: Supports stronger border security and enforcement against illegal immigration, while backing legal immigration, guest-worker/H-2B visa programs, and merit-based reform without amnesty. [1]

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Public Policy Polling (I)
2026-05-30
Mike Rounds
44
Public Policy Polling (I)2026-05-30Brian Bengs40
Public Policy Polling (I)2026-02-18Mike Rounds47
Public Policy Polling (I)2026-02-18Brian Bengs35
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Public Policy Polling (I)2025-11-14Brian Bengs31
Public Policy Polling (I)2025-07-31Mike Rounds41
Public Policy Polling (I)2025-07-31Brian Bengs28
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[3]
  • Legal Immigration & Workforce: Argues legal immigration, including skilled foreign-born workers, is critical to filling labor shortages and winning the AI race against China. [1]
  • National Security: As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, works to maintain U.S. military strength and effectiveness. [1][2]
  • Trade & Tariffs: Supports using tariffs as leverage to negotiate new trade deals, especially for agricultural exports, while expressing concern about market impacts. [1]
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