The 2023 Rapid City mayoral election took place on June 6, 2023. Incumbent Mayor Steve Allender declined to seek re-election to a fourth term. A crowded field emerged to succeed Allender, with three members of the city council all announcing campaigns. City Councilmember Jason Salamun narrowly won the election, receiving 32 percent of the vote to fellow Councilmember Laura Armstrong's 30 percent, a difference of 269 votes. After the election, Armstrong requested a recount, which confirmed Salamun's win.
After Salamun's plurality victory, he moved to restore runoff elections to municipal elections, which were abolished in 2019.
Candidates Jason Salamun, City Councilmember Laura Armstrong, City Councilmember Ron Weifenbach, City Councilmember Brad Estes, real estate broker Josh Lyle, businessman
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