2026 Sioux Falls mayoral election

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2026 Sioux Falls mayoral election
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  2022 June 2, 20262030 

Incumbent Mayor

Paul TenHaken
Nonpartisan



The 2026 Sioux Falls mayoral election will take place on June 2, 2026. [1] 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]

Contents

Candidates

Announced

Potential

References

  1. Lalley, Patrick (July 9, 2025). "Sioux Falls picks June for next city election". The Dakota Scout. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
  2. 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.
  3. Sneve, Joe (July 23, 2025). "Promises of collaboration, results hue Erickson's mayoral campaign kickoff". The Dakota Scout. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  4. Mayer, Eric; DeSmet, Jordan (May 31, 2025). "Jamie Smith aims to be the next Sioux Falls Mayor". KELO-TV . Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  5. "David Zokaites announces 2026 run for mayor". Dakota News Now. April 18, 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  6. https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/08/27/joe-batcheller-joins-race-next-sioux-falls-mayor/?outputType=amp
  7. Sneve, Joe (April 28, 2025). "Rumored mayoral candidate, former Sanford executive rejoining Lawrence & Schiller". The Dakota Scout. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sneve, Joe (March 28, 2025). "Who's next? Crowded field anticipated for 2026 Sioux Falls mayoral race". The Dakota Scout. Retrieved July 5, 2025.