South Dakota's 3rd legislative district
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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]
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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.