Hyde County, South Dakota

South Dakota House District 26B

2 candidates are tracked for South Dakota House District 26B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lewis J. GrassRope and Angi Hanzlik. Candidate information follows official Hyde County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Lewis J. GrassRope (Democratic), Angi Hanzlik (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota House District 26B. 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.

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Lewis J. GrassRope

Democratic

Biography

Lewis J. GrassRope previously served as chairman of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, elected by the tribal council in 2015, per the Lakota Times. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Angi Hanzlik

Republican

Top priorities

Focuses on affordability concerns including property taxes, housing, childcare and health care
Supports rural health care and emergency medical services, workforce development and education
Supports natural resource protection and local control in decision-making

Per the South Dakota Public Broadcasting questionnaire.

Biography

Angi Hanzlik is a small business owner in Chamberlain and a 20-year veteran of the United States Navy, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting. She is pursuing an MBA and has been involved in local economic development efforts, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Dakota House District 26B in 2026?

When is the South Dakota House District 26B 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 Hyde County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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South Dakota Senate District 26 South Dakota House District 24 See all 4 Hyde County races

Candidate profiles

Lewis J. GrassRope, full profile Angi Hanzlik, full profile Official South Dakota election office