This is one in a series of voter guides ahead of the Nov. 3 election. All candidates answered the same slate of questions – compiled with input from Sioux Falls Simplified readers – which should allow you to easily compare and find the candidates that most closely align with your personal political views.

SDPB News reached out to each candidate running for state Legislature in 2026 with a short questionnaire. Those who responded have their answers listed

A group of 19 legislative candidates from across South Dakota have formally signed the Data Center Accountability Pledge (D-CAP), committing to taking action on data center expansion in the state and pledging to protect “consumer, communities, and the environment” if elected into office, the group announced in a statement.