Brian Bengs

On the record

Party

Independent¹

On the ballot

U.S. Senate, South Dakota (2026)¹

Where they stand

We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.

Money: U.S. Senate, South Dakota (2026)

As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.¹

• From individuals $775K
• From PACs and other committees $5,000
• Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $1,654

Gifts from people, by size²

Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.

• Under $200 69%
• $200–$499 6%
• $500–$999 5%
• $1,000–$1,999 6%
• $2,000 and up 14%

Top PACs and committees giving directly³

Outside groups spending in this race⁴

Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.

Individual donors

• $297K from 1,857 itemized gifts⁵
• 19% came from people in South Dakota⁵
• 33% came from retired people⁵
• Top states: South Dakota $55K, California $47K, Maryland $33K, New York $15K, Colorado $14K⁵

Where donors work⁵

Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.