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Lincoln County, South Dakota

South Dakota House District 16

3 candidates are tracked for South Dakota House District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim Rhead, Lisa Bogue and John Shubeck. Candidate information follows official Lincoln County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Tim Rhead (Democratic), Lisa Bogue (Republican), John Shubeck (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota House District 16. Voters choose two. John Shubeck 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, John Shubeck, is on the ballot.

South Dakota › Lincoln County › South Dakota House District 16

Tim Rhead

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Investing in teachers and expanding access to quality learning opportunities
  • Supporting family farms and sustainable agriculture practices
  • Expanding access to affordable mental health care

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Tim Rhead is a lifelong resident of South Dakota House District 16, per the campaign site. Rhead works as a farmer and educator and is a veteran, per the campaign site.

Lisa Bogue

Republican

Top priorities
  • Supporting family farms and ranchers
  • Strengthening local businesses
  • Investing in education and teacher recruitment

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Lisa Bogue farms near Beresford in southeastern South Dakota on a fifth generation family farm, per the campaign site. Bogue is a former teacher and small business owner, per the campaign site.

John Shubeck

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Protecting family farms and agriculture
  • Supporting veterans and first responders
  • Responsible budgeting and limited government

Per the campaign site.

Biography

John Shubeck currently serves in the South Dakota House of Representatives for District 16 after being appointed by the governor, and works as a farmer based in Beresford, South Dakota, per the South Dakota Legislature member directory and the campaign site. Shubeck is a Marine Corps veteran, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Dakota House District 16 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for South Dakota House District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim Rhead, Lisa Bogue and John Shubeck. Candidate information follows official Lincoln County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Dakota House District 16 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 Lincoln County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Tim Rhead, full profileLisa Bogue, full profileJohn Shubeck, full profileOfficial South Dakota election office