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Hughes County, South Dakota

South Dakota Senate District 24

One candidate is tracked for South Dakota Senate District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jim Mehlhaff. Candidate information follows official Hughes County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jim Mehlhaff (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota Senate District 24; unopposed candidates still appear on South Dakota ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Jim Mehlhaff 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, Jim Mehlhaff, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

South Dakota › Hughes County › South Dakota Senate District 24

Jim Mehlhaff

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Support pro-life policies
  • Support parental rights and Second Amendment protections
  • Support property and land rights and limited government

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jim Mehlhaff is the incumbent state senator for South Dakota Senate District 24, per the South Dakota Legislature's official roster. He previously served 12 years on the Pierre City Commission, including as utilities commissioner and public safety commissioner, and has been a small business owner in Fort Pierre and a member of the St. Joseph School Board, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

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

One candidate is tracked for South Dakota Senate District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jim Mehlhaff. Candidate information follows official Hughes County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Dakota Senate 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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South Dakota House District 24South Dakota House District 26BHughes County Commissioner (At Large)See all 7 Hughes County races
Candidate profiles
Jim Mehlhaff, full profileOfficial South Dakota election office