Lance Russell

Background

Russell is the Republican nominee for South Dakota Attorney General in the 2026 election. He is the current State’s Attorney for Fall River and Oglala Lakota counties and has served in those roles for years; he previously sought the Republican nomination for Attorney General in 2018.

Sources: Lance Russell campaign site, South Dakota News Watch

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• DUI penalties

  In October 2026, Russell said he supports tougher DUI penalties, arguing that stronger deterrents could help keep impaired drivers off the road.

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• Justice priorities

  Russell said he plans to move forward with outgoing Attorney General Marty Jackley’s legislative priorities and develop his own criminal-justice reform package for the 2028 legislative session.

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