TIP THE SCALEBLUE

Races Methodology About

Races Methodology About

Theme

Tip the Scale Blue — election intelligence for 2026 progressives. Poll data from Ballotpedia. Ratings from Cook, Sabato, and Inside Elections.

See an error? Let us know

South Dakota · Senate

Mike Rounds (R)vsBengs (Independent) (D)+2 others

Election Day · Nov 3, 2026

Score updated Aug 29, 2026

Read more on Ballotpedia

523IMPORTANT

Priority Score Breakdown

Featured Poll

Impact ResearchB2026-08-17

D 44%EVENR 44%

Candidates

Mike Rounds

Republican· Incumbent

44%

Progressive votes: 0.96%

Bengs (Independent)

Democrat

44%

Julian Beaudion

Democrat

Donate Volunteer

Brian Bengs

Independent

War Chest (FEC)

South Dakota senate — Score 523 | Tip the Scale Blue

Rounds

$2.7M

Bengs (Independent)

—

Cash on hand, most recent FEC filing.

Expert Ratings

Cook PoliticalCookSafe R

Sabato's Crystal BallSabatoSafe R

Inside ElectionsIESafe R

Decision Desk HQDDHQSafe R