2018 Sioux Falls mayoral election|
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| Candidate
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Paul TenHaken
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Jolene Loetscher
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| First round
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10,925
34.11%
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7,973
24.89%
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| Runoff
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20,869
62.70%
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12,413
37.30%
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| Candidate
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Jim Entenman
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Greg Jamison
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| First round
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6,111
19.08%
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4,543
14.18%
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| Runoff
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Eliminated
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Eliminated
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The 2018 Sioux Falls mayoral election took place on May 1, 2018, following a primary election on April 10, 2018. Incumbent Mayor Mike Huether was term-limited and could not run for a third consecutive term. Businessman Paul TenHaken, the founder of a local digital marketing firm, placed first in the primary, winning 34 percent of the vote. Former television reporter Jolene Loetscher placed second with 25 percent, and both advanced to the general election. TenHaken defeated Loetscher by a wide margin, winning 63 percent of the vote.
Primary election
Candidates
- Paul TenHaken, businessman, founder of digital marketing firm[1]
- Jolene Loetscher, former television reporter, public policy advocate[2]
- Jim Entenman, former City Councilmember[3]
- Greg Jamison, State Representative, 2014 candidate for Mayor[4]
- Kenny N. Anderson, Jr., former City Councilmember[5]
- Mike Gunn, retired boat mechanic[6]
Results
General election
Results
References
- ^ Sneve, Joe (August 30, 2017). "Click Rain founder Paul Ten Haken announces bid for Sioux Falls mayor". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. p. 3A. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ Ferguson, Dana (September 7, 2017). "Loetscher announces bid to lead Sioux Falls". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. p. 4A. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ Ellis, Jonathan (March 22, 2017). "Former city councilor hopes to defy history in mayoral bid". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. p. 1A. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ Hult, John (September 26, 2017). "Jamison starts campaign with pledge". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. p. 2A. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ Sneve, Joe (March 30, 2017). "Former S.F. city councilor sets sights on mayor's office". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. p. 3C. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ Sneve, Joe (April 26, 2017). "Critic of S.F. City Hall gunning for mayor's job". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. p. 2A. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "4/10/2018 - Regular - Summary Report". Sioux Falls City Clerk. April 11, 2018. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ^ "5/1/2018 - Runoff - Summary Report". Sioux Falls City Clerk. May 2, 2018. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
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