2026 Sioux Falls mayoral election
June 2, 2026
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The 2026 Sioux Falls mayoral election will take place on June 2, 2026,[1] to elect the mayor of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Incumbent mayor Paul TenHaken is term-limited and unable to run for a third consecutive term. This election will be the first to take place following the passage of House Bill 1130 in 2025, which required that municipal elections be consolidated with the statewide primary or general election.[2]
Candidates
Declared
- Joe Batcheller, businessman[3]
- Christine Erickson, former city councilmember and state representative[4]
- Greg Jamison, state representative and mayoral candidate in 2014 and 2018[5]
- Jamie Smith, state senator and 2022 Democratic gubernatorial nominee[6]
- David Zokaites, data analyst and 2022 mayoral candidate[7]
Potential
- Micah Aberson, former Sanford Health executive[8]
- Erica Beck, former chief of staff to Mayor Paul TenHaken[9]
- Mike Huether, former mayor[9]
- Rich Merkouris, city councilmember[9]
- Curt Soehl, city councilmember[9]
Withdrawn
- Marshall Selberg, former city councilmember (endorsed Erickson)[10]
Endorsements
Christine Erickson
- Local officials
- Marshall Selberg, former city councilmember (2016–2024) and former mayoral candidate[10]
References
- ^ Lalley, Patrick (July 9, 2025). "Sioux Falls picks June for next city election". The Dakota Scout. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Schauer, Sam (August 26, 2025). "Joe Batcheller joins race for next Sioux Falls mayor". Dakota News Now. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
- ^ Sneve, Joe (July 23, 2025). "Promises of collaboration, results hue Erickson's mayoral campaign kickoff". The Dakota Scout. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ^ Brown, Parker (January 7, 2026). "State Legislator becomes sixth candidate to enter Sioux Falls mayoral race". Dakota News Now. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
- ^ Mayer, Eric; DeSmet, Jordan (May 31, 2025). "Jamie Smith aims to be the next Sioux Falls Mayor". KELO-TV. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "David Zokaites announces 2026 run for mayor". Dakota News Now. April 18, 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ Sneve, Joe (April 28, 2025). "Rumored mayoral candidate, former Sanford executive rejoining Lawrence & Schiller". The Dakota Scout. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Sneve, Joe (March 28, 2025). "Who's next? Crowded field anticipated for 2026 Sioux Falls mayoral race". The Dakota Scout. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ a b "Selberg exits mayoral race, endorses Erickson". Keloland Media Group. 23 February 2026. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
External links
Official campaign websites