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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Yankton City Commission Election 2026

3 of 9 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 6, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

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Three at-large City Commission seats are on the November 3, 2026 ballot, and each voter picks up to three of the four candidates.

Early voting ends · Nov 2

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Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

What the next council decides

012027 city budget2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe commission adopted the 2027 budget ordinance and resolution on September 14, 2026.

What's on the tableThe next commission will administer the 2027 budget and begin the 2028 budget cycle.

02Yankton Road Tax rate2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe September 28, 2026 agenda has a resolution setting the 2026 Yankton Road Tax rate; staff recommended no change.

What's on the tableThe commission sets the road tax assessment rate each year.

03Recreation facility fees2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe September 28, 2026 agenda has 2027 fee schedules for the Huether Family Aquatics Center and the Summit Activities Center.

What's on the tableThe commission sets fees at city recreation facilities.

2 notes on these statements

Commissioner Stephanie Moser's term ends in 2026. City of Yankton

Ben Brunick, Charlie Gross, Sam Hummel and Brian Hunhoff are the four City Commission candidates listed by Yankton Thrive. Yankton Thrive

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    Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted1 council decision, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

    Key dates

    The seat math

    6 stay (not up this year): Bridget Benson, Brian Bertsch, David Carda, Bill Conkling, David Spencer, Mike Villanueva3 on this ballot

    9 council seats. The council decides by a 5-vote majority.

    • The Yankton Board of City Commissioners has nine commissioners, each serving a three-year term. City of Yankton
    • The mayor is appointed by the commissioners at the first meeting in May of each year. City of Yankton
    • The city uses the council/manager plan, in which the commission hires a professional city manager. City of Yankton
    • City elections moved to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, effective January 1, 2026, under City Ordinance 1100. City of Yankton

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