Attorney General

General election·2026-11-03·Polls close 7 p.m. local time (Central/Mountain)

Republican

1 candidate

Republican

Former state legislator.

Future general hears concerns from local leaders
KELOLAND News· Oct 14
Lance Russell, the apparent winner of the Attorney General race, is meeting with local leaders before taking office to understand their concerns and priorities.
Ballot measure could auto-repeal Medicaid expansion, SD attorney general says in contrast to lawmakers
Sioux Falls Live· Sep 18
The story features the Attorney General's official interpretation of a ballot measure, demonstrating the incumbent's role in advising on state constitutional language ahead of the general election.
South Dakota’s next attorney general aims to undo criminal justice reforms, just not right away
Sioux Falls Live· Sep 8
The story covers the Republican nominee's campaign positions and strategy for the upcoming general election for South Dakota attorney general.