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Brian Bengs
Politicians/Brian Bengs
Brian Bengs

Brian Bengs

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Candidate for U.S. Senate (SD)
RunningU.S. Senate · SD · Nov 3, 2026
Role Summary: U.S. Senator

U.S. Senators write and vote on federal laws. Each state has two senators, who serve six-year terms. Only the Senate confirms the President's nominees for judges and the cabinet, approves treaties, and holds impeachment trials.

Quick Facts
Party
Independent
Residence
Hot Springs, SD
Education
Bachelor's Degree, History and International Studies
Iowa State University
1991-1994
Master of Laws, International and Comparative Law
George Washington University Law School
2006-2007
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Iowa
1994-1996
Master's Degree, History
Louisiana Tech University
2004-2007
Professional Background4
Airman, United States Navy, 1988, 1989, 1990
Active Duty
United States Air Force
1997-2006
Assistant, Professor of Law
United States Air Force Academy
2007-2010
Assistant Professor
Northern State University
2016-2020
Quick Facts
Party
Independent
Residence
Hot Springs, SD