"I grew up on a farm just outside Mitchell, South Dakota, alongside my nine brothers and sisters."

Russell runs unopposed for South Dakota's Attorney General. He has two distinct careers: one as a state’s attorney and another as a legislator, with each seeing some form of controversy.

Howard is running for re-election in District 34 against Democrat Michael Calabrese. Campaign finance records show Howard received $5,063.50 donation in the form of advertising from a Florida strategy firm.

Before the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election, the Journal reached out to incumbent Sen. Mike Rounds (R) on his efforts for re-election to the United States Senate.

Independent Brian Bengs is running for South Dakota's junior U.S. Senate seat, challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Mike Rounds.

Here's who’s hoping to represent the best interests of your neighborhood in the Nov. 3 legislative election.

South Dakota's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives is up for grabs as it's junior senator and sitting governor try to defend their seats.

" Rapid City Stevens is No. 5 in Class AA for the first time this season, while St. Thomas More and Bennett County kept their spots in their respective classes. As Election Day approaches, the Journal reached out to legislative candidates running in Rapid City districts — 32,