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June 25, 2026
Sioux Falls Mayoral Race Results Confirmed: Recount Likely
- Christine Erickson leads Jamie Smith by two votes, 18,280 to 18,278, as confirmed by the Minnehaha County Auditors and Elections Office.
- A recount is likely after the city certifies the results, as the vote difference is within the 2% threshold for an automatic recount.
- Both candidates are committed to a fair recount process, with Erickson emphasizing transparency and Smith highlighting the importance of every vote.
2 Sources
- South Dakota mayoral candidates separated by just two votes in shockingly close race, recount expectedJun 25, 2026 at 5:37 PM · Fox News
- South Dakota mayoral candidates separated by 2 votes: "Every vote matters"Jun 25, 2026 at 8:29 PM · CBS News