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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.[1]
Geography[edit]
The district is located in southeastern South Dakota. Previously in the northeast, it was moved east of Sioux Falls after 2020 redistricting.[2]
Recent election results[edit]
South Dakota legislators are elected to two-year terms, with each permitted to serve a maximum of four consecutive two-year terms.[3] Elections are held every even-numbered year.
State senate elections[edit]
| Year | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | General election | Primary elections |
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| 2022 | Brock Greenfield | Republican | 2014 | Incumbent re-districted. Republican hold. |
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| 2020 | Brock Greenfield | Republican | 2014 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2018 | Brock Greenfield | Republican | 2014 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2016 | Brock Greenfield | Republican | 2014 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2014 | Chuck Welke | Democratic | 2012 | Incumbent defeated. Republican gain. |
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| 2012 | Art Fryslie | Republican | 2008 | Incumbent defeated. Democratic gain. |
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References[edit]
- ^ "Steve Kolbeck". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ "Redistricting". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ "Article III, § 6 of the South Dakota Constitution" (PDF). sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
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. | |
