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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.[1]
Geography[edit]
The district is located in northeastern South Dakota, in Brown County. The district is based in Aberdeen.[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 | Al Novstrup | Republican | 2008 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2020 | Al Novstrup | Republican | 2008 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2018 | Al Novstrup | Republican | 2008 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2016 | David Novstrup | Republican | 2014 | Incumbent retired. Republican hold. |
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| 2014 | Al Novstrup | Republican | 2008 | Incumbent retired. Republican hold. |
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| 2012 | Al Novstrup | Republican | 2008 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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References[edit]
- ^ "Al Novstrup". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ "LRC Maps". sdlegislature.gov. 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. | |
