South Dakota
Election day
November 6, 2018
POLITICAL PROFILE
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Election Process
Open Seat i
This is an open seat race. AG Jackley is term limited and running for Governor in 2018.
current state AG
political party
Republican
Assumed Office
2009
Term / Limit
4 years / 2 consecutive terms
Governor
State Legislature
Senate (R)
House (R)
Campaign Finance
South Dakota
Election day
November 6, 2018
ELECTION TIMELINE
March 27, 2018
Candidate Filing Deadline
June 5, 2018
Primary Election
November 6, 2018
General Election
CANDIDATES DEMOCRAT
Randy Seiler (D)
South Dakota news, insights & polls
May 10, 2018
Survey says South Dakota AG Jackley leads Noem
(The Daily Republic) – An outside firm’s survey indicates state Attorney General Marty Jackley leads U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem for the Republican nomination for South Dakota governor in the June 5 primary election.
May 04, 2018
At least 5 candidates seeking AG’s office
(The Brookings Register) – Several current or former federal, state and tribal prosecutors are seeking to replace outgoing state Attorney General Marty Jackley as South Dakota’s top law enforcement officer.
April 30, 2018
Tatewin Means Wants To Be The First Native American Woman Attorney General
(Refinery 29) – Soon after Tatewin Means started to think seriously about running for South Dakota attorney general, someone suggested she call prominent Democrats across the state to seek counsel and endorsements. The idea seemed like a sensible one.
March 25, 2018
Republican candidates voice what issues they’d tackle if elected state attorney general
(Black Hills Fox News) – The race for State Attorney General is underway, and on Saturday in Deadwood, three Republican candidates spoke about the future of South Dakota. People gathered at the Lodge at Deadwood for the Attorney General Forum… asking the candidates what qualifies them for the position.
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