South Dakota's 7th 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 Tim Reed since 2023. In the House, it has been represented by Republicans Mellissa Heermann and Roger DeGroot since 2023.[1]
Geography
The district is based in and around Brookings, the state's fourth-largest city, in eastern South Dakota.[2]
Recent elections
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
| Year | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | General election | Primary elections |
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| 2022 | V. J. Smith | Republican | 2018 | Incumbent retired. Republican hold. |
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Republican:
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| 2020 | V. J. Smith | Republican | 2018 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2018 | Larry Tidemann | Republican | 2010 | Incumbent retired. Republican hold. |
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| 2016 | Larry Tidemann | Republican | 2010 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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Republican:
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| 2014 | Larry Tidemann | Republican | 2010 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2012 | Larry Tidemann | Republican | 2010 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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References
- ^ "Tim Reed". 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. | |
