👤 About Brian Bengs
Brian Bengs is a Independent candidate for U.S. Senate in South Dakota’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, BENGS FOR SOUTH DAKOTA, is registered in HOT SPRINGS, SD, with BROWN, JUD listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.7M raised, $1.5M spent, and $146K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.6M from individuals and $38K from PACs and party committees. The race’s incumbent is Republican Mike Rounds.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$1.7M
Cash on hand$146K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. Senate
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IND · $1.7M raised
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2026 candidate profile
Brian Bengs
IND · Challenger
Running for: South Dakota U.S. Senate
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Biography
Brian Bengs is a Independent candidate for U.S. Senate in South Dakota’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, BENGS FOR SOUTH DAKOTA, is registered in HOT SPRINGS, SD, with BROWN, JUD listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.7M raised, $1.5M spent, and $146K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.6M from individuals and $38K from PACs and party committees. The race’s incumbent is Republican Mike Rounds.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDS6SD01117
OfficeSouth Dakota U.S. Senate
PartyIND
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. Senate — South Dakota
Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (4 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026