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SD-AL Republican nominee?
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JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney General
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age55 years old (Oct 13, 1970)
GenderMale
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LocationSouth Dakota
BackgroundAttorney
EducationSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology — B.S., Electrical Engineering
Notable personal detailsMartin Jacob “Marty” Jackley is an American attorney and Republican politician who has served as South Dakota Attorney General since January 3, 2023, after previously serving as attorney general from 2009 to 2019. He was also the United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota from 2006 to 2009. Jackley earned a B.S. in electrical engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and a J.D. from the University of South Dakota.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports cutting taxes, reducing the size of government, opposing new state income taxes, and enforcing/expanding sales-tax collection and limits on property-tax assessment growth. Emphasizes keeping government accountable to taxpayers and using tax policy to support Main Street businesses rather than create new taxes.
Healthcare
Opposes expanding Medicaid and has taken legal action against federal health-care rules and mandates, arguing they are unfunded federal overreach that harm state budgets and providers. Emphasizes state authority and opposes certain Affordable Care Act protections and CMS staffing requirements for nursing homes.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger immigration enforcement and state cooperation with federal authorities while endorsing improved legal pathways such as E-Verify and visas. As Attorney General he authorized South Dakota law-enforcement participation in ICE’s 287(g) program limited to violent criminals and drug dealers and has praised court action blocking executive parole policies.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Marty Jackley has defended and sought to enforce South Dakota’s near-total abortion ban, has joined other attorneys general in challenging federal policies on mifepristone, and has taken legal/administrative action against organizations advertising access to abortion medication in the state. He states that state law makes providing or prescribing abortion-inducing medication illegal except to save the life of the mother.
Climate & Energy
Supports domestic energy production including renewable fuels (ethanol) tied to South Dakota’s agricultural economy and has acted to defend the Renewable Fuel Standard; expresses alignment with federal energy policy prioritizing U.S. energy independence and working with national Republican leaders on energy. Has publicly opposed a ballot measure tied to carbon-pipeline rules that would limit eminent-domain challenges.
Public Safety & Guns
Marty Jackley consistently opposes new federal or state gun restrictions and supports strong Second Amendment protections. As South Dakota Attorney General he has joined multi-state legal actions opposing magazine and assault-style rifle bans and has criticized proposed ATF rules expanding firearm-sale liability. He frames such measures as infringements on the rights of law‑abiding citizens.
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SD-AL Republican nominee?
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Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.3M
$942.9K
$628.6K
$314.3K
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2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.3M
$1.0M
$211.5K
$14.1K
Source: FEC
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