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Nicole "Nikki" Gronli
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, South Dakota’s at-large district
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Nicole "Nikki" Gronli is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in South Dakota’s at-large seat on November 3, 2026, against Marty Jackley (R). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Nicole "Nikki" Gronli’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Nicole "Nikki" Gronli’s campaign has raised $421,803 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $22,491 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$394,500
- PACs and other committees$17,840
- Political party committees$6,593
- The candidate’s own money and loans$1,500
- Other$1,370
From donors who gave over $200: $156,988 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 89% from South Dakota, 11% from other states. Top states: South Dakota $139,513 (89%), Minnesota $6,095 (4%), Iowa $1,650 (1%), Connecticut $1,000 (1%), District of Columbia $1,000 (1%). About 340 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6SD01141 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$7,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Nicole "Nikki" Gronli’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Nicole "Nikki" Gronli (Democratic); Marty Jackley (Republican)
- Open seat: now held by Dusty Johnson (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 4; all agree
- South Dakota at-large House 2026: who’s running
- Every South Dakota race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in South Dakota
Early voting: Sep 18 – Nov 2. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in South Dakota
- Check your registration on South Dakota’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for South Dakota
Ballots already cast in South Dakota: 49,438 (absentee received, by mail and in person, as of Oct 23; South Dakota Secretary of State): 14% of 2022 midterm turnout in South Dakota (354,670) · 7.9% of registered voters in South Dakota · down 11% from the same point in 2022 in South Dakota (55,377 by Oct 28, 2022, 11 days before that election) · by party registration in South Dakota: Democrats 30%, Republicans 53%, others 17%
About Nicole "Nikki" Gronli
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Nicole "Nikki" Gronli quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Small business owner in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. · nikkigforsd.com (source for Small business owner in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.) (archived copy of the source for Small business owner in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.)
- Led USDA Rural Development in South Dakota, 2022 to 2025. · nikkigforsd.com (source for Led USDA Rural Development in South Dakota, 2022 to 2025.) (archived copy of the source for Led USDA Rural Development in South Dakota, 2022 to 2025.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at nikkigforsd.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), nikkigforsd.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), nikkigforsd.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at nikkigforsd.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “We can make health care affordable by protecting Medicare, Medicaid, and restoring the Marketplace tax credits that keep private market coverage in reach for thousands of South Dakotans.” nikkigforsd.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Supporting policies that help wages grow and ensure workers benefit from a strong economy.” nikkigforsd.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: No statement found (looked at nikkigforsd.com (checked for Immigration, page 1); October 25, 2026).
- Housing: “Investing in affordable housing, infrastructure, broadband, and community development so South Dakotans can live and work in the communities they call home.” nikkigforsd.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Nicole "Nikki" Gronli has used:
Photo of Nicole "Nikki" Gronli: USDA Media by Christopher Freeman (photo of Nicole "Nikki" Gronli), Public domain.
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Questions and answers
Has Nicole "Nikki" Gronli been backed by AIPAC?
No. Nicole "Nikki" Gronli has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Nicole "Nikki" Gronli had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.