Marshall Selberg Exits Sioux Falls Mayor Race

Former City Council member endorses Christine Erickson as other candidates remain in the running.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Marshall Selberg, a former Sioux Falls City Council member, has announced he is dropping out of the race for mayor. In a statement, Selberg said he is endorsing Christine Erickson, who is one of several other candidates still in the running, including David Zokaites, Joe Batcheller, Greg Jamison, and Jamie Smith. The mayoral election is scheduled for June 2nd, with a potential runoff on June 23rd if no candidate secures a majority.

Why it matters

The Sioux Falls mayoral race is an important election that will determine the city's leadership and priorities for the next several years. Selberg's exit and endorsement of Erickson could impact the dynamics of the race and influence voter preferences.

The details

Marshall Selberg, a former Sioux Falls City Council member, has announced he is dropping out of the race for mayor. In a statement, Selberg said he is endorsing Christine Erickson as his preferred candidate. In addition to Erickson, the other candidates still in the running are David Zokaites, Joe Batcheller, Greg Jamison, and Jamie Smith. The mayoral election is scheduled for June 2nd, and if no candidate secures a majority, a runoff will take place on June 23rd.

  • The mayoral election is scheduled for June 2, 2026.
  • If no candidate secures a majority, a runoff will take place on June 23, 2026.

The players

Marshall Selberg

A former Sioux Falls City Council member who has dropped out of the mayoral race and endorsed Christine Erickson.

Christine Erickson

One of the candidates still running for mayor of Sioux Falls.

David Zokaites

One of the candidates still running for mayor of Sioux Falls.

Joe Batcheller

One of the candidates still running for mayor of Sioux Falls.

Greg Jamison

One of the candidates still running for mayor of Sioux Falls.

Jamie Smith

One of the candidates still running for mayor of Sioux Falls.

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What they’re saying

“I am endorsing Christine Erickson as my preferred candidate for mayor.”

— Marshall Selberg, Former Sioux Falls City Council member (dakotanewsnetwork.com)

What’s next

The Sioux Falls mayoral election is scheduled for June 2, 2026, with a potential runoff on June 23, 2026 if no candidate secures a majority.

The takeaway

Selberg's exit from the Sioux Falls mayoral race and endorsement of Erickson could impact the dynamics of the election, as voters consider the shifting landscape of candidates and their preferences. The upcoming election will be an important one for the city's future leadership and priorities.