# Mike Rounds

> Marion Michael Rounds has served as the junior United States Senator from South Dakota since January 2015. He previously served as the 31st Governor of South Dakota from 2003 to 2011. He is a businessman and former partner in an insurance and real estate firm.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: U.S. Senator from South Dakota
- State: SD
- Race: South Dakota U.S. Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Pierre, South Dakota
- Race rating: Safe R
- Campaign website: https://roundsforsenate.com

## Background

- Education: B.S., South Dakota State University.
- Professional background: Former partner, Fischer Rounds & Associates (insurance and real estate firm).
- Public service: South Dakota State Senate (1991–2001); 31st Governor of South Dakota (2003–2011); U.S. Senator from South Dakota (2015–present); Co-chair of the Senate AI Caucus.
- Military service: None

## Opponents in this race

- [Mike Rounds](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/mike-rounds-sd-2026.md) — Republican

## Sources

- Official Campaign Website – Marion Michael Rounds: https://roundsforsenate.com

Last updated: 2026-07-19T20:28:46.280Z

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Source: Transparency Report — https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/mike-rounds-south-dakota-r-2026
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