Mike Rounds

Background

Rounds is a former business owner, South Dakota state senator, and two-term governor; his campaign says he served in the state Senate for five terms and as majority leader. He has represented South Dakota in the U.S. Senate since 2015 and is seeking re-election in 2026.

Sources: About Mike Rounds for Senate, Congress.gov

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Education

  He supports local control of education and opposes a one-size-fits-all federal directive for schools.

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• Energy

  He supports an all-of-the-above approach to energy production and expanded use of domestic natural resources to lower energy costs and create jobs.

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• Social Security and Medicare

  He says he is committed to protecting Social Security and Medicare and supports reforms to keep the programs solvent without cutting benefits.

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