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Lincoln County, South Dakota

South Dakota House District 6

4 candidates are tracked for South Dakota House District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Austin Wolf, Garret M Campbell, Jerry Jongeling and Elliott Neff. Candidate information follows official Lincoln County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Austin Wolf (Democratic), Garret M Campbell (Democratic), Jerry Jongeling (Republican), Elliott Neff (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota House District 6. Voters choose two. 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. 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.

South Dakota › Lincoln County › South Dakota House District 6

Austin Wolf

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Says property tax legislation has been prepared to bring to Pierre, and wrote a housing affordability resolution adopted by the state Democratic Party.
  • Wants to expand the supply of attainable homes and deliver meaningful relief for homeowners facing rising property values and tax bills.

Per the South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

Biography

Austin Wolf is a licensed master plumber, general contractor and small business owner, per Wolf's campaign site. Wolf describes himself as a lifelong South Dakotan, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

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Garret M Campbell

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Names the cost of living, including healthcare, housing and wage growth, as a key concern.
  • Proposes seeking additional grants or funding for fast growing districts, or sustainable growth measures, to address high property tax burdens.

Per the South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

Biography

Garret M Campbell has three years of public service experience, including nearly two years working at The Banquet charity organization, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Campbell has also worked for several private companies over the past decade, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Jerry Jongeling

Republican

Top priorities
  • Wants to strengthen Lincoln County while keeping it affordable for families, and emphasizes protecting constitutional rights and family values.
  • Says the county's rapid growth calls for common sense approaches that balance agricultural preservation with municipal development.

Per the South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

Biography

Jerry Jongeling chairs the Lincoln County Planning Commission and works as traffic, light and power superintendent for the city of Sioux Falls, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Jongeling graduated from Lennox High School, began a career as an electrician, and owns a small business, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

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Elliott Neff

Republican

Biography

Elliott Neff is a small business owner in the Tea and Harrisburg area, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Dakota House District 6 in 2026?

4 candidates are tracked for South Dakota House District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Austin Wolf, Garret M Campbell, Jerry Jongeling and Elliott Neff. Candidate information follows official Lincoln County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Dakota House District 6 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 Lincoln County ballot?

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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
Austin Wolf, full profileGarret M Campbell, full profileJerry Jongeling, full profileElliott Neff, full profileOfficial South Dakota election office