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Todd County, South Dakota

South Dakota House District 26A

2 candidates are tracked for South Dakota House District 26A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Eric E. Emery and Ron Frederick. Candidate information follows official Todd County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Eric E. Emery (Democratic), Ron Frederick (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota House District 26A. Eric E. Emery 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, Eric E. Emery, is on the ballot.

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Eric E. Emery

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

Eric E. Emery is a paramedic representing South Dakota House District 26A, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.

Ron Frederick

Republican

Biography

Ron Frederick is an SDSU Extension 4-H educator in Todd County, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting. He is a candidate for the District 26A House seat. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Dakota House District 26A in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for South Dakota House District 26A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Eric E. Emery and Ron Frederick. Candidate information follows official Todd County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Dakota House District 26A 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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Eric E. Emery, full profileRon Frederick, full profileOfficial South Dakota election office