Republican Marty Jackley Wins South Dakota House Seat

Republican Marty Jackley won the election for South Dakota's sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday. The Associated Press called the race at 10:03 p.m. with 43% of votes counted, projecting Jackley leading Democratic opponent Nikki Gronli 65% to 35%.

Jackley, who has served as South Dakota Attorney General since 2022 and previously from 2009 to 2019, campaigned on a platform of national security, energy independence, public safety, and limited government. He expressed a desire to serve on the House Agriculture and Judiciary committees, stating he intends to bring his experience fighting fraud and corruption to Washington. Following his victory, Jackley noted he is prepared to work across party lines in a blue Congress while maintaining his conservative principles.

Nikki Gronli, a former state director for USDA Rural Development and vice chair of the South Dakota Democratic Party, focused her campaign on the cost of living, the economy, and bridging political divisions. The candidates held opposing views on federal involvement in elections and mail-in voting.

Jackley succeeds Republican Dusty Johnson, who vacated the seat after an unsuccessful bid for governor in the June primary. Jackley will take office in January for a two-year term. He will be succeeded as Attorney General by Republican Lance Russell, who ran unopposed in Tuesday's election.