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2026 Sioux Falls mayoral election

The 2026 Sioux Falls mayoral election took place on June 2, 2026,[1] to elect the mayor of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. As no candidate received a majority of the vote, a runoff election will take place on June 23. Incumbent mayor Paul TenHaken was term-limited and unable to run for a third consecutive term.

2026 Sioux Falls mayoral election
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June 2, 2026 (first round)
June 23, 2026 (runoff)
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Candidate Christine Erickson Jamie Smith
First round 14,407
37.20%		 10,959
28.29%
Runoff TBD TBD
 
Candidate Greg Jamison Joe Batcheller
First round 7,081
18.28%		 5,663
14.62%
Runoff Eliminated Eliminated
Incumbent Mayor

Paul TenHaken
Nonpartisan


This election was 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

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Advanced to runoff

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Eliminated

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Withdrawn

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  • Marshall Selberg, former city councilmember (endorsed Erickson)[9]

Endorsements

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Christine Erickson
Statewide officials
State legislators
Local officials
Individuals
Political parties
Jamie Smith
State legislators
Individuals
  • Joe Batcheller, businessman and former mayoral candidate[14]

Results

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General election

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2026 Sioux Falls mayoral election[15]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Christine Erickson 14,407 37.20%
Nonpartisan Jamie Smith 10,959 28.29%
Nonpartisan Greg Jamison 7,081 18.28%
Nonpartisan Joe Batcheller 5,663 14.62%
Nonpartisan David Zokaites 623 1.61%
Total votes 38,733 100.00%

Runoff election

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2026 Sioux Falls mayoral runoff election
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Christine Erickson
Nonpartisan Jamie Smith
Total votes 100.00%

References

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  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. ↑ Schauer, Sam (August 26, 2025). "Joe Batcheller joins race for next Sioux Falls mayor". Dakota News Now. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  6. 1 2 Dircks, Jackson (4 June 2026). "Former candidates endorse Smith over top vote-getter Erickson in Sioux Falls mayoral race". SDPB. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  7. ↑ Brown, Parker (January 7, 2026). "State Legislator becomes sixth candidate to enter Sioux Falls mayoral race". Dakota News Now. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  8. ↑ "David Zokaites announces 2026 run for mayor". Dakota News Now. April 18, 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  9. 1 2 "Selberg exits mayoral race, endorses Erickson". Keloland Media Group. 23 February 2026. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
  10. 1 2 "Attorney General, Lincoln Co. Sheriff endorse Christine Erickson for Sioux Falls Mayor". Dakota News Now. 11 June 2026. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  11. ↑ "Doeden enters Sioux Falls mayoral fracas with dueling Erickson endorsement". The Dakota Scout. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
  12. ↑ "Statewide partisan stakes surface in nonpartisan Sioux Falls mayor race". South Dakota Searchlight. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
  13. ↑ Yost, Ray. "Batcheller, Jamison say they back Smith for mayor". Retrieved June 4, 2026.
  14. ↑ Yost, Ray. "Batcheller, Jamison say they back Smith for mayor". Retrieved June 4, 2026.
  15. ↑ "2026 Primary Election Candidate List". SD SOS. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
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