2026 Sioux Falls mayoral election

2026 Sioux Falls mayoral election
TBD
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Paul TenHaken
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  • 2023

The 2026 Sioux Falls mayoral election will take place on a date to be determined in 2026. Incumbent Mayor Paul TenHaken is term-limited and unable to run for a third consecutive term. Following the passage of House Bill 1130 in 2025, municipal elections in the state must be held on either the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June (the statewide primary date) or the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November (the statewide general election date). The City Council has not yet determined when the election will be scheduled.[1]

Candidates

Announced

  • Jamie Smith, State Senator, 2022 Democratic nominee for Governor[2]
  • David Zokaites, data analyst, local activist, 2022 candidate for Mayor[3]

Potential

  • Micah Aberson, former Sanford Health executive[4]
  • Joe Batcheller, businessman[5]
  • Erica Beck, former Chief of Staff to Mayor Paul TenHaken[5]
  • Christine Erickson, former City Councilmember, former State Representative[5]
  • Mike Huether, former Mayor[5]
  • Greg Jamison, State Representative, 2014 and 2018 candidate for Mayor[5]
  • Rich Merkouris, City Councilmember[5]
  • Marshall Selberg, City Councilmember[5]
  • Curt Soehl, City Councilmember[5]

References

  1. ^ Mitchell, Trevor J. (June 2, 2025). "Sioux Falls city elections won't be in April anymore: Here's what you should know". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  2. ^ Mayer, Eric; DeSmet, Jordan (May 31, 2025). "Jamie Smith aims to be the next Sioux Falls Mayor". KELO-TV. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  3. ^ "David Zokaites announces 2026 run for mayor". Dakota News Now. April 18, 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  4. ^ Sneve, Joe (April 28, 2025). "Rumored mayoral candidate, former Sanford executive rejoining Lawrence & Schiller". The Dakota Scout. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h Sneve, Joe (March 28, 2025). "Who's next? Crowded field anticipated for 2026 Sioux Falls mayoral race". The Dakota Scout. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
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