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Minnehaha County, South Dakota

Minnehaha County Commissioner (At Large)

5 candidates are tracked for Minnehaha County Commissioner (At Large) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kenny Anderson Jr, Curt Soehl, Brent R Hoffman, Jen Bleyenberg and Rick Bonander. Candidate information follows official Minnehaha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

5 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for the county's at-large commission seats, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's certified candidate list; the list does not specify how many seats are up this cycle.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

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Kenny Anderson Jr

Democratic

Biography

Kenny Anderson Jr is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Minnehaha County Commissioner (At Large), per the South Dakota Secretary of State's certified 2026 general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Curt Soehl

Independent

Biography

Curt Soehl currently serves on the Sioux Falls City Council representing the Central District, per Yahoo News. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Brent R Hoffman

Republican

Biography

Brent R Hoffman is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Minnehaha County Commissioner (At Large), per the South Dakota Secretary of State's certified 2026 general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Jen Bleyenberg

Republican

Biography

Jen Bleyenberg currently serves as a Minnehaha County Commissioner, per the county's official website. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Rick Bonander

Republican

Top priorities
  • Fiscal responsibility that balances citizens' needs and means
  • Strengthening infrastructure while planning for growth
  • Open, honest communication with residents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Rick Bonander, of Valley Springs, serves on the Minnehaha Conservation District Board of Supervisors and as Area 4 Director for the East Dakota Water Development District Board, per Yahoo News.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnehaha County Commissioner (At Large) in 2026?

5 candidates are tracked for Minnehaha County Commissioner (At Large) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kenny Anderson Jr, Curt Soehl, Brent R Hoffman, Jen Bleyenberg and Rick Bonander. Candidate information follows official Minnehaha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnehaha County Commissioner (At Large) 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 Minnehaha County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Kenny Anderson Jr, full profileCurt Soehl, full profileBrent R Hoffman, full profileJen Bleyenberg, full profileRick Bonander, full profileOfficial South Dakota election office