Brian Bengs
SDIWhat the Signal reads
Likely R
Bengs is the independent challenger for a seat the Signal rates Likely R. The market has Bengs at 7¢ against Rounds's 94¢, up 1¢ since August 15. The polling average has Rounds ahead by 5 points, and Rounds leads 4 to 1 in money raised.
The market
Bengs · independent contract
7.0¢
▲ 1.0¢since August 15
248,270 traded · 180,266 open. Prices are the yes ask; sides may not sum to 100.Checked 2:09 PM ET
Bengs v Rounds
Metric by metricThe 2026 race
South Dakota U.S. SenatePolling average
Rounds +5
Average of 3 pollsters, August 17 to September 27.
Prior result
R+31.5
2020 general election, won by Mike Rounds.
Fundraising
4 to 1
Raised 2025 to 2026, through June 30.