The 2026 South Dakota Public Utilities Commission election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect one of three members of the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission. Incumbent Republican Gary Hanson has declined to run for re-election.
Republican convention Candidates Nominee Don Haggar, former speaker pro tempore of the South Dakota House of Representatives (2017) and former state representative from the 10th district (2013–2017)
Eliminated at convention Peri Pourier, state representative from the 27th district (2019–present)
Declined Gary Hanson, incumbent public utilities commissioner
Democratic convention Candidates Nominee Frank Kloucek, former state senator from the 19th district (2003–2011) and former state representative from the 19th district (2011–2013; 1991–2003)
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