Perkins County, South Dakota

South Dakota House District 28B

One candidate is tracked for South Dakota House District 28B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Travis Ismay. Candidate information follows official Perkins County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Travis Ismay (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota House District 28B; unopposed candidates still appear on South Dakota ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Travis Ismay 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, Travis Ismay, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Travis Ismay

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

Eliminate wasteful spending and bureaucracy.
Protect property rights and return local authority to communities.
Support stricter enforcement of serious crimes.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Travis Ismay is a rancher and welder running unopposed for reelection to the District 28B House seat, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting. His campaign site describes him as 'a rancher, welder and family man' and lists reducing wasteful government spending, protecting property rights and returning local authority to communities among his priorities.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Dakota House District 28B in 2026?

When is the South Dakota House District 28B 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 Perkins County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Perkins County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official South Dakota election office, or see the full Perkins County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Also on your ballot

South Dakota House District 28A See all 3 Perkins County races

Candidate profiles

Travis Ismay, full profile Official South Dakota election office