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South Dakota Attorney General

Current State AG
Marty Jackley (R)
Political Party
Republican
Assumed Office

2023

Marty Jackley was elected as South Dakota’s 33rd attorney general in 2022. He previously served as the 30th attorney general from 2009, standing down in 2019 when he reached term limits. From 2006 to 2009, AG Jackley served as United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota. Prior to that, AG Jackley was in private practice and also prosecuted controlled substance felonies as a special assistant attorney general for South Dakota.

Marty Jackley was elected as South Dakota’s 33rd attorney general in 2022. He previously served as the 30th attorney general from 2009, standing down in 2019 when he reached term limits. From 2006 to 2009, AG Jackley served as United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota. Prior to that, AG Jackley was in private practice and also prosecuted controlled substance felonies as a special assistant attorney general for South Dakota.

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The AG is an elected position in South Dakota.

  • Next Election:November 3, 2026 (Open Seat)
  • Election Process:Elected
  • Term/Limit:4 years / 2 consecutive terms

Election Timeline & Candidates

  1. Candidate Filing Deadline
  2. Convention Date TBD
  3. General Election
Lance Russell (R)
Republican

Lance Russell (R)

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Lance Russell (R)
Republican

Lance Russell (R)

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Latest South Dakota Attorney General News & Insights

AG Jackley Reaches $15 Million Settlement with Roblox

South Dakota AG Jackley has announced a $15 Million settlement with Roblox, an immersive gaming platform. The proceeds of the settlement will fund South Dakotas Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, a PSA campaign on online child safety, the South Dakota Department of Education (governmental and nonprofit after-school programs), and South Dakota Attorney Generals…

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AG Buzz: California Taps Chopra to Head New Agency, Ohio Names Interim AG, and South Dakota Race Takes Shape

State consumer protection and AG leadership developments are unfolding across California, Ohio, and South Dakota, with a familiar face taking the helm of a new consumer protection agency in California, an interim AG appointed in Ohio, and another candidate entering the South Dakota AG race. California Governor Gavin Newsom appointed former CFPB Director and FTC…

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