Brookings County, South Dakota

South Dakota Senate District 7

One candidate is tracked for South Dakota Senate District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim Reed. Candidate information follows official Brookings County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Tim Reed (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota Senate District 7; unopposed candidates still appear on South Dakota ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Tim Reed 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.

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. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Tim Reed, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

South Dakota › Brookings County › South Dakota Senate District 7

Tim Reed

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Workforce shortages, housing, child care, education, health care, and infrastructure
A sustainable approach to emergency medical services in rural areas
Government accountability and transparency in how tax dollars are spent

Per the South Dakota Public Broadcasting questionnaire.

Biography

Tim Reed is the Republican incumbent state senator for South Dakota Senate District 7, which includes Brookings, running unopposed for reelection in 2026, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting. He works as CEO of the Brookings Economic Development Corporation and previously served 13 years in Brookings city government, including eight years as mayor, per his questionnaire response to South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Reed has served 10 years in the South Dakota Legislature, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Dakota Senate District 7 in 2026?

When is the South Dakota Senate District 7 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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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Brookings County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Tim Reed, full profile Official South Dakota election office