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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]
Geography
The 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
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 | 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
- ^ "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.
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. | |
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