Barranco wins South Dakota auditor race

Catherine Barranco secured a victory in the South Dakota state auditor race on Election Night, capturing 63 percent of the vote. She took over the nomination following the death of her late husband earlier this year.

Catherine Barranco attends the Republican watch party on Election Night 2026 in Rapid City, South Dakota, with her two sons, Christopher and William.

Catherine Barranco won the United States state auditor seat in South Dakota with 63% of the vote, securing 182,677 ballots after all 671 precincts reported.