Lance Russell
Republican candidate for Attorney General in South Dakota
Lance Russell
Republican candidate for Attorney General in South Dakota
South Dakota Attorney General winner?
$138.01
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds — South Dakota Attorney General winner?
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97.4%chance to win
$138.01NOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleState Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationSouth Dakota
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationUniversity of South Dakota (B.A., Political Science; minor in Business)
Notable personal detailsLance Russell is a South Dakota attorney and prosecutor who has served as the state’s attorney for Fall River County and also for Oglala Lakota County. He previously served in the South Dakota Legislature, including as a state representative and later as a state senator for District 30. In 2026, he became the Republican nominee for South Dakota Attorney General.
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Political Positions
Healthcare
Lance Russell has opposed Medicaid expansion and expressed concern about relying on government for healthcare coverage. He also voted against a bill authorizing emergency powers for counties during a public health crisis, suggesting a limited-government approach to public health policy.
Immigration & Border
Lance Russell backed a 2019 South Dakota resolution that praised ICE, urged construction of steel barriers and border control impediments, and called for stronger enforcement of federal immigration laws. The resolution framed open borders as a threat and explicitly opposed abolishing ICE.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Lance Russell has a documented pro-life record. South Dakota Right to Life rated him 100% pro-life in multiple legislative sessions, and he received an 83% rating from the group in 2020.
Public Safety & Guns
Lance Russell has supported expanding firearm carry rights, including permitless concealed carry and allowing county employees to carry guns in courthouses. He has also backed measures limiting local firearm ordinances and restricting policies on firearms at public institutions.
Latest News
Lance Russell is in the news because he is part of the Sioux Falls mayoral runoff context mentioned in recent election coverage. The reporting focuses on voting activity and election procedures, including slow turnout, recount issues, and absentee ballot cutoff rules. No result for his race is reported in the provided summaries.
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