South Dakota's 2nd legislative district
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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]
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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.