Pennington County, South Dakota

South Dakota Senate District 35

One candidate is tracked for South Dakota Senate District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Greg Blanc. Candidate information follows official Pennington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Greg Blanc (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota Senate District 35; unopposed candidates still appear on South Dakota ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Greg Blanc 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, Greg Blanc, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Greg Blanc

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Limited government and fiscal responsibility, including lower property taxes
Parental rights and support for education choice
Support for law enforcement, the military, and Second Amendment rights

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Greg Blanc is the Republican incumbent state senator for South Dakota Senate District 35, which includes western Rapid City and the Box Elder area, running unopposed for reelection, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting. He is a pastor and has served as a Rapid City Police Department chaplain for over 20 years, per his campaign site. Blanc serves on the Senate Judiciary, Taxation, and Military and Veteran Affairs committees, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Dakota Senate District 35 in 2026?

When is the South Dakota Senate District 35 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 Pennington County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Greg Blanc, full profile Official South Dakota election office