South Dakota's 5th 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 Lee Schoenbeck since 2019. In the House, it has been represented by Republicans Hugh Bartels since 2017 and Byron Callies since 2023.[1]
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Geography
editThe district is located within the city of Watertown in Codington County, located in northeastern South Dakota. The district is completely surrounded by the 4th district.[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 | General election | Primary elections |
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| 2022 | Lee Schoenbeck | Republican | 2018 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2020 | Lee Schoenbeck | Republican | 2018 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2018 | Neal Tapio | Republican | 2016 | Incumbent retired. Republican hold. |
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| 2016 | Ried Holien | Republican | 2010 | Incumbent retired. Republican hold. |
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| 2014 | Ried Holien | Republican | 2010 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2012 | Ried Holien | Republican | 2010 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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References
edit- ^ "Lee Schoenbeck". 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.