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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.[1]
Geography[edit]
The district is located in the southern suburbs of Sioux Falls entirely within Lincoln County, in southeastern South Dakota.[2] Its largest city is Harrisburg.
Recent elections[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 | Herman Otten | Republican | 2020 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2020 | Ernie Otten | Republican | 2012 | Incumbent retired. Republican hold. |
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| 2018 | Ernie Otten | Republican | 2012 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2016 | Ernie Otten | Republican | 2012 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2014 | Ernie Otten | Republican | 2012 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2012 | Art Fryslie | Republican | 2008 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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References[edit]
- ^ "Herman Otten". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 22, 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. | |
