South Dakota's 4th 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 John Wiik since 2017. In the House, it has been represented by Republicans Stephanie Sauder since 2023 and Fred Deutsch since 2019.[1]
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Geography
editThe district is located in northeastern South Dakota, containing Clark, Codington, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, and Roberts county. The district completely surrounds the 5th district in Watertown.[2]
Recent election results
editSouth 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 | Candidates |
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| 2022 | John Wiik | Republican | 2016 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2020 | John Wiik | Republican | 2016 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2018 | John Wiik | Republican | 2016 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2016 | Jim Peterson | Democratic | 2004 | Incumbent retired. Republican gain. |
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| 2014 | Jim Peterson | Democratic | 2004 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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References
edit- ^ "John Wiik". 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.