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State Attorney General in South Dakota
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- January 2, 2026 - March 31, 2026
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State Attorney General
About this position
The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor and chief law enforcement officer of the state.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$116,277/year
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
No person shall be eligible to the Office of State's Attorney who is not duly licensed to practice as an attorney and counselor at law by the Supreme Court of this state
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is $0; signature requirement of major party - 1% of the voters who voted for that party's gubernatorial candidate at the last gubernatorial election in the state. Alternative party - 1% of the voters who voted for that party's statewide candidate receiving the highest votes at the last gubernatorial election in the state. Independent - 1% of the total combined vote cast for Governor at the last certified gubernatorial election within the district or political subdivision. New party - 250 signatures
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.
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