Senate Candidate Profile

Brian Bengs

IndependentU.S. SenateSouth Dakota

Public Research Summary

Brian Bengs is an Independent candidate for U.S. Senate from South Dakota in the 2026 election cycle.

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Background

Brian Bengs is listed by the FEC as an Independent candidate for U.S. Senate from South Dakota in the 2026 election cycle.

Source: api.open.fec.gov — retrieved May 9, 2026

Finance

FEC totals for the 2026 cycle report that Brian Bengs raised $564,716, spent $511,175, reported $53,541 cash on hand.

Source: api.open.fec.gov — retrieved May 9, 2026

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