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Lawrence County, South Dakota

South Dakota Senate District 31

One candidate is tracked for South Dakota Senate District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Randy Deibert. Candidate information follows official Lawrence County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Randy Deibert (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota Senate District 31; unopposed candidates still appear on South Dakota ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Randy Deibert 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, Randy Deibert, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Randy Deibert

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Randy Deibert is the Republican incumbent state senator for South Dakota Senate District 31 in the northern Black Hills, running unopposed for reelection, per the South Dakota Legislature and South Dakota Public Broadcasting. He works as a professional land surveyor, per the South Dakota Legislature.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Dakota Senate District 31 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for South Dakota Senate District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Randy Deibert. Candidate information follows official Lawrence County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Dakota Senate District 31 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 Lawrence County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Lawrence County County AuditorLawrence County Commissioner (At Large)Lawrence County Register of DeedsSee all 6 Lawrence County races
Candidate profiles
Randy Deibert, full profileOfficial South Dakota election office