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South Dakota · Senate

Julian Beaudion (D)vsMike Rounds (R)+1 other

Election Day · Nov 3, 2026

Score updated Jul 14, 2026

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223MONITOR

Priority Score Breakdown

Candidates

Julian Beaudion

Democrat

Donate Volunteer

Mike Rounds

Republican· Incumbent

Progressive votes: 1%

Brian Bengs

Independent

War Chest (FEC)

Beaudion

$3k

Rounds

$2.7M

Cash on hand, most recent FEC filing.

Expert Ratings

Cook PoliticalCookSafe R

Sabato's Crystal BallSabatoSafe R

Inside ElectionsIESafe R

South Dakota senate — Score 223 | Tip the Scale Blue