Brown County, South Dakota

South Dakota Senate District 3

One candidate is tracked for South Dakota Senate District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Katherine "Katie" Washnok. Candidate information follows official Brown County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Katherine "Katie" Washnok (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota Senate District 3; unopposed candidates still appear on South Dakota ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. The Legislature's 2026 session roster shows no sitting member among these candidates. 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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Katherine "Katie" Washnok

Republican

Top priorities

Bringing common-sense, collaborative leadership to the Capitol while advocating for agriculture, small businesses, and economic opportunity
Investing in education, from local schools to Northern State University
Supporting workforce growth, infrastructure, and housing and childcare availability in northeastern South Dakota

Per the South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

Biography

Katie Washnok is a Republican small business owner running unopposed for South Dakota Senate District 3, which includes the city of Aberdeen, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of South Dakota in 2012 and is a member of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Dakota Senate District 3 in 2026?

When is the South Dakota Senate District 3 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 Brown County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Katherine "Katie" Washnok, full profile Official South Dakota election office