Notable personal detailsScott Wade Schlagel is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House representing South Dakota’s at-large congressional district in the 2026 election cycle. He filed a Statement of Candidacy with the Federal Election Commission on March 12, 2025, listing Dell Rapids, South Dakota as his residence. Media coverage has described him as a Dell Rapids resident and reported he previously worked as a correctional officer at the South Dakota State Penitentiary.