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United States Senator South Dakota
Primary election
Statewide, South DakotaEnded 6/2/2026
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What is Mike Rounds running for?
- Race
- U.S. Senator (South Dakota, Class 2)
- Incumbent
- Yes
How much has Mike Rounds raised?
Mike Rounds's campaign has reported raising $3,176,451 and spending $2,309,816 to the Federal Election Commission.
- Total raised
- $3,176,451
- Total spent
- $2,309,816
- Campaign committee
- ROUNDS FOR SENATE
Mike Rounds is a lifelong South Dakotan born in Huron as the eldest of 11 children. He was sworn into the U.S. Senate on January 6, 2015, and serves on five committees: Appropriations; Armed Services; Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs; Indian Affairs; and the Select Committee on Intelligence. Previously he served as the 31st governor of South Dakota (2003–2011) and five terms in the South Dakota State Senate, including six years as Senate Majority Leader. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from South Dakota State University and built an insurance and real estate business with offices throughout the state. He resides in Fort Pierre and is the parent of four grown children and 11 grandchildren.
Where does Mike Rounds stand on the issues?
Mike Rounds has a recorded position on seven issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Energy
SupportsRounds supports American energy independence through an all-of-the-above approach, maximizing domestic natural resources to lower costs and create jobs, while opposing excessive federal regulation of energy producers.
“Mike is a strong advocate for American energy independence and supports an 'all-of-the-above' approach to energy production. He believes the United States should maximize the use of its natural resources to lower energy costs, create jobs and reduce reliance on foreign energy sources.”
Foreign Policy & National Security
SupportsRounds supports maintaining a strong U.S. military and an America-first national security posture; as a Senate Armed Services Committee member he works to keep the military the best in the world.
“As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Mike is working to make sure our military remains the best in the world.”
Gun Policy & Second Amendment
SupportsRounds supports the Second Amendment and works in the U.S. Senate to protect the rights of law-abiding gun owners.
“Mike is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. He works in the U.S. Senate to protect the rights of law-abiding gun owners.”
Immigration
SupportsRounds supports stricter border security as essential to national security, backing funding for a border wall, surveillance technology, and increased border-enforcement personnel to stop illegal drugs and human trafficking.
“Mike believes that border security is essential to national security, and that we must stop the flow of illegal drugs and human trafficking across our southern border. Mike has consistently supported funding for building the wall, advanced surveillance technology and increased personnel for border enforcement.”
K-12 Education
SupportsRounds supports local control of K-12 education and is working to eliminate the federal Department of Education, arguing a 'one size fits all' federal directive does not serve children well.
“Mike is working with President Trump to lead the effort to eliminate the Department of Education. He believes in local control of education, and while standards are important, a 'one size fits all' directive from the federal government does not serve our children well.”
Reproductive Rights & Abortion
OpposesRounds is pro-life and defends the rights of the unborn; as governor he signed South Dakota's trigger law banning abortion except when the mother's life is at risk.
“Mike is pro-life and always defends the rights of the unborn. When Mike was working as South Dakota's 31st Governor, he signed a trigger law which went into effect after Roe v. Wade was struck down in 2022. This law prohibits abortion in South Dakota except when the mother's life is at risk.”
Education
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