Members of the South Dakota Legislature are elected from 35 districts, each of which elect one senator and two representatives. Members of both chambers serve two-year terms. All legislators are term limited to eight consecutive years in office, but can run again after two years or run for the opposite house than the one in which they serve. [1]
The 35 legislative districts in South Dakota following redistricting after the 2020 United States census: [2]
The South Dakota Legislature is the legislative branch of the government of South Dakota. It is a bicameral legislative body, consisting of the South Dakota Senate, which has 35 members, and the South Dakota House of Representatives, which has 70 members. The two houses are similar in most respects; the Senate alone holds the right to confirm gubernatorial appointments to certain offices. In addition, the Senate votes by roll call vote, whereas the larger house uses an electronic voting system.
South Dakota's 1st legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district is represented by 1 senator and 2 representatives. In the Senate, It has been represented by Republican Michael Rohl since 2021, and in the House, it has been represented by Republicans Joe Donnell since 2023 and Tamara St. John since 2019.
South Dakota's 2nd legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district is represented by 1 senator and 2 representatives. In the Senate, it has been represented by Republican Steve Kolbeck since 2023, and in the House, it has been represented by Republicans David Kull and John Sjaarda since 2023.
South Dakota's 3rd legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district is represented by 1 senator and 2 representatives. In the Senate, it has been represented by Republican Al Novstrup since 2017. In the House, it has been represented by Brandei Schaefbauer since 2023 and Carl E. Perry since 2019.
South Dakota's 4th legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district is represented by 1 senator and 2 representatives. In the Senate, it has been represented by Republican John Wiik since 2017. In the House, it has been represented by Republicans Stephanie Sauder since 2023 and Fred Deutsch since 2019.
South Dakota's 5th legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district is represented by 1 senator and 2 representatives. In the Senate, it has been represented by Republican Lee Schoenbeck since 2019. In the House, it has been represented by Republicans Hugh Bartels since 2017 and Byron Callies since 2023.
South Dakota's 6th legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district is represented by 1 senator and 2 representatives. In the Senate, it has been represented by Republican Herman Otten since 2021. In the House, it has been represented by Republicans Aaron Aylward and Ernie Otten since 2021.
South Dakota's 7th legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district is represented by 1 senator and 2 representatives. In the Senate, it has been represented by Republican Tim Reed since 2023. In the House, it has been represented by Republicans Mellissa Heermann and Roger DeGroot since 2023.
South Dakota's 8th legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district is represented by 1 senator and 2 representatives. In the Senate, it has been represented by Republican Casey Crabtree since his appointment in 2020. In the House, it has been represented by Republicans John Mills since 2017 and Tim Reisch since 2023.
South Dakota's 9th legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district is represented by 1 senator and 2 representatives. In the Senate, it has been represented by Republican Brent Hoffman since 2023. In the House, it has been represented by Republicans Bethany Soye since 2021 and Kenneth Teunissen since 2023.
South Dakota's 10th legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district is represented by 1 senator and 2 representatives. In the Senate, It has been represented by Republican Elizabeth Larson since 2023, and in the House, it has been represented by Democrats Erin Healy and Kameron Nelson since 2023.
South Dakota's 26th legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district elects one senator and two representatives. The 26th and 28th districts are unusual, as they are the only ones do not elect both House members at-large. The 26th is subdivided into 2 sub-districts, 26A and 26B, which each elect their own representative to the House.
South Dakota's 28th legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district elects one senator and two representatives. The 26th and 28th districts are unusual, as they are the only ones do not elect both House members at-large. The 28th is subdivided into 2 sub-districts, 28A and 28B, which each elect their own representative to the House.
South Dakota's 27th legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district elects one senator and two representatives. In the state senate, it has been represented by Democrat Red Dawn Foster since 2019. In the state house, it has been represented by Republican Liz May since 2019 and Democrat Peri Pourier since 2021.
South Dakota's 29th legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district elects one senator and two representatives. In the state senate, it has been represented by Republican Dean Wink since 2023. In the state house, it has been represented by Republicans Gary Cammack since 2023 and Kirk Chaffee since 2019.
South Dakota's 30th legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district elects one senator and two representatives. In the state senate, it has been represented by Republican Julie Frye-Mueller since 2021. In the state house, it has been represented by Republicans Dennis Krull since 2023 and Trish Ladner since 2021.
South Dakota's 31st legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district elects one senator and two representatives. In the state senate, it has been represented by Republican Randy Deibert since 2023. In the state house, it has been represented by Republicans Mary Fitzgerald and Scott Odenbach since 2021.
South Dakota's 32nd legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district elects one senator and two representatives. In the state senate, it has been represented by Republican Helene Duhamel since 2019. In the state house, it has been represented by Republicans Steve Duffy since 2023 and Becky Drury since 2021.
South Dakota's 33rd legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district elects one senator and two representatives. In the state senate, it has been represented by Republican David Johnson since 2021. In the state house, it has been represented by Republicans Phil Jensen since 2021 and Curt Massie since 2023.
South Dakota's 35th legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district elects one senator and two representatives. Its state senate seat has been held by Mike Walsh since 2024. In the state house, it has been represented by Republicans Tina Mulally and Tony Randolph since 2019.
List of South Dakota legislative districts Each district elects one Senator and two members of the House. 33 districts elect their House members at-large, and districts 26 and 28 are split into 2 sub-districts. | |
