Key Election Dates
PRIMARY
APRIL 17: Absentee voting begins
MAY 18: Voter registration deadline
JUNE 2: Election Day
GENERAL
SEPTEMBER 18: Absentee voting begins
OCTOBER 19: Voter registration deadline
NOVEMBER 3: Election Day
Dan Ahlers for Governor
Dan's Mission Statement:
Leadership That Listens
I believe the best government starts with listening. You deserve leaders who hear your concerns, respect different viewpoints, and are willing to work across party lines to get things done. That’s how I’ve served—as a legislator, a community volunteer, and a small business owner. And that’s how I’ll lead as Governor: with common sense, accountability, and a deep respect for the people of this state.
South Dakota is at a crossroads. Families are feeling squeezed by rising costs. Schools are struggling to keep teachers. Rural communities are fighting to stay vibrant. And too often, politics gets in the way of practical solutions that actually help people. I’m running for Governor because I believe we can do better and because I know how to get things done.
I’ve spent my life in South Dakota: raising a family, running a small business, volunteering in my community, and working across party lines in the Legislature. I understand the difference between political rhetoric and real results, and I know that effective leadership means showing up, listening, and making tough but responsible choices.
Now is the moment for leadership that focuses less on headlines and more on outcomes. Leadership that respects taxpayers while investing in education, workforce development, and infrastructure. Leadership that strengthens rural communities, supports veterans and seniors, and ensures state government works efficiently and transparently for everyone.
I’m not running to divide South Dakotans—I’m running to bring people together around common goals: opportunity, fairness, and a future our kids want to stay for. That’s why I’m running for Governor.
Nikki Gronli for Congress
Nikki is a small business owner and a rural Dell Rapids resident. She led USDA Rural Development in South Dakota from 2022 to 2025, overseeing millions of dollars in investments supporting rural housing, broadband, infrastructure, and community facilities. With nearly 30 years of experience in marketing, communications, and leadership, she has built a career on bringing people together to solve tough challenges.
Nikki has served her community and South Dakota in numerous leadership roles, including as a member of Dakota State University's Cyber Security Industry Advisory Board, as President of the Department of Defense STARBASE board, and appointee to the Minnehaha County Housing and Redevelopment Commission board, among many others over the years. Known for her energy and effectiveness, she consistently steps up to guide the organizations she serves.
Nikki and her husband, Brian, are proud parents and grandparents. Nikki is running for Congress to advocate for South Dakota and an economy that works for everyone.
Julian Beaudion for US Senate
The son of a nurse and a math teacher,
former State Trooper and small-business owner Julian Beaudion is a practical problem-solver committed to building a safer, more prosperous South Dakota.
District 1
SD House Of Representatives Candidate:
Courtney Enfield
Courtney Enfield is a Navy combat veteran, community leader, and proud member of the Muckleshoot Tribe running to represent
District 1 Democrats in the SD House of Representatives.
Courtney served from 2011 to 2015 aboard the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) with Carrier Strike Group 11, where she managed nuclear materials and ensured supply quality assurance in high-stakes environments. A decorated veteran, she earned high praise from senior command leadership for her ability to lead, solve problems, and deliver under pressure.
With roots in South Dakota spanning four generations, Courtney is deeply connected to the region and its people. After spending time away, she returned to South Dakota ready to put down roots, care for her grandmother, and serve the community that shaped her. Guided by values of faith, advocacy, and justice, she believes leadership should reflect the voice of the people—not division, but community, compromise, and accountability.
Her experience spans working as a teacher at Enemy Swim Day School, serving within tribal governments, and advocating for better systems through her work with Veterans Affairs and Indian Health Services. She has served as a cultural and veteran liaison, was selected for the Hawaiian Honor Guard, and completed a journalism program that strengthened her commitment to truth and transparency. Courtney holds a degree in Tribal Governance and Business Management from Northwest Indian College.
Courtney is committed to responsible leadership—ensuring accountability with the state’s surplus budget, protecting the sustainability of lands that have been abused, and standing up for the rights of all people, especially veterans and tribal communities.
With the full support of her family behind her, Courtney is stepping forward at a pivotal time to bring people together, strengthen rural communities, and ensure every voice is heard.