Mike Rounds

Republican candidate in the South Dakota Senate race, November 3, 2026. Senator since 2015. Incumbent.

Documented positions

• Voted to protect infants who survive abortions. (2020) source
• Supports concealed-carry reciprocity across state lines. (2018) source
• Favors border security first, then a limited path to citizenship. (2013) source
• Wants to keep the Trump tax cuts and slow mandatory spending. (2025) source
• Hopes the tariffs lead to negotiated trade deals. (2025) source
• Says the strikes on Iran stopped its uranium enrichment. (2025) source
• Opposed rescheduling marijuana. (2023) source
• Says faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage should be respected. (2018) source

Each position is taken from the linked source; dates show when it was recorded.

Estimated lane

Where no documented position exists, the Atlas estimates answers from the Mainstream Republican lane of the Republican Party. These estimates are labelled “est.” on the race page and are not the candidate’s stated views.

Race information last updated October 24, 2026.