Campaign finance
Supports a constitutional amendment restricting corporate political spending and reducing major donors' influence.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Brian L Bengs
Candidate for U.S. Senate · South Dakota
THE PERSON
Background
Brian Bengs is a South Dakota Senate candidate whose campaign describes work as a military prosecutor, federal ethics adviser and National Park Service ranger. He presents his candidacy as independent of both major parties.
Roots
- Background: Military prosecution, federal ethics advice and park-ranger work, self-reported by the campaign.
Campaign page · undated; checked October 27, 2026 ↗ Candidate’s own campaignCampaign page · undated; checked October 27, 2026 ↗ Candidate’s own campaign
Background sources checked October 27, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Government ethics
Supports prohibiting members of Congress and their spouses from trading or holding individual stocks while in office.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Immigration
Supports increased legal immigration alongside stronger border security and reform of the immigration system.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. Senate · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 28, 2026.
South Dakota Secretary of State · Active general election candidates ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.