PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The race for South Dakota’s U.S. Senate seat opening in 2026 is now underway. On Wednesday, Julian Beaudion (Bo-Dwan) of Sioux Falls entered his name as the first official entrant and will be running as a Democrat for the seat currently occupied by Republican Mike Rounds. Rounds’ term ends in January of 2027, but he has yet to announce any plans beyond his current term. Beaudion served as a trooper in the South Dakota Highway Patrol for more than a decade. He currently runs The HUB SD, and he and his wife also own a Sioux Falls restaurant. Beaudion unsuccessfully ran for a seat on the Sioux Falls City Council in 2020. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.
First Entry In 2026 Race For Rounds Senate Seat
Julian Beaudion of Sioux Falls becomes the first Democrat to enter South Dakota’s 2026 U.S. Senate race, challenging incumbent Republican Mike Rounds. A former state trooper and local business owner, Beaudion brings grassroots experience to the statewide campaign.
