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Davison County, South Dakota

South Dakota Senate District 20

One candidate is tracked for South Dakota Senate District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paul Miskimins. Candidate information follows official Davison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Paul Miskimins (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota Senate District 20; unopposed candidates still appear on South Dakota ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Paul Miskimins 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, Paul Miskimins, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Paul Miskimins

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Paul Miskimins is the incumbent state senator for South Dakota Senate District 20, per the South Dakota Legislature's official roster. Miskimins is a retired dentist and farmer who has served six years in the Legislature, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Dakota Senate District 20 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for South Dakota Senate District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paul Miskimins. Candidate information follows official Davison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Dakota Senate District 20 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 Davison County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Paul Miskimins, full profileOfficial South Dakota election office