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Hughes County, South Dakota

South Dakota House District 24

2 candidates are tracked for South Dakota House District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Laurie Gill and Mike Weisgram. Candidate information follows official Hughes County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Laurie Gill (Republican), Mike Weisgram (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota House District 24. Voters choose two. Mike Weisgram 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. Voters choose 2; the top 2 finishers win seats. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Mike Weisgram, is on the ballot.

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Laurie Gill

Republican

Top priorities
  • Supports a strong economy, workforce development and better paying jobs
  • Supports affordable housing
  • Supports state employees

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Laurie Gill works as a management consultant for Maxwell Strategies in Pierre, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting. She previously served as Mayor of Pierre, a Pierre City Commissioner, and as a cabinet secretary in South Dakota state government, per her campaign site.

Mike Weisgram

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supports small businesses, drawing on his retail experience
  • Supports expanding housing for families and workers
  • Supports local control for city and county governments

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mike Weisgram is a former small business owner with 37 years in retail, per his campaign site. He previously served five years on the Fort Pierre City Council, per the same site. He has completed six legislative sessions and chairs the House Commerce and Energy Committee, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Dakota House District 24 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for South Dakota House District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Laurie Gill and Mike Weisgram. Candidate information follows official Hughes County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Dakota House District 24 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.

How do I see my exact Hughes County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Hughes County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Hughes County Commissioner (At Large)Hughes County County Finance OfficerHughes County SheriffSee all 7 Hughes County races
Candidate profiles
Laurie Gill, full profileMike Weisgram, full profileOfficial South Dakota election office