Secretary of State South Dakota in Statewide, South Dakota

2026 Primary Election

• Tamara J. Lesnar — Candidate for Secretary of State in Grenville, SD

  Tamara Lesnar, a Libertarian, is running for South Dakota Secretary of State in the 2026 general election. She secured her party's nomination at their convention on May 2, 2026, and will be on the ballot on November 3, 2026. Lesnar was born in Chicago, Illinois, and holds a bachelor's degree from North Dakota State University, Fargo, earned in 2007. Her professional background includes working as a zoologist at Red River Zoo. She previously ran as the Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate in 2022. Her participation in this statewide race is important for the Libertarian Party's recognized status in South Dakota.