South Dakota's 2nd legislative district

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South Dakota's 2nd
State Senate district
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South Dakota's 2nd 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 Steve Kolbeck since 2023, and in the House, it has been represented by Republicans David Kull and John Sjaarda since 2023. [1]

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Geography

The district is located in southeastern South Dakota. Previously in the northeast, it was moved east of Sioux Falls after 2020 redistricting. [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

YearIncumbentPartyFirst
elected
ResultGeneral electionPrimary elections
2022 Brock Greenfield Republican2014Incumbent re-districted.
Republican hold.
2020 Brock Greenfield Republican2014Incumbent re-elected.
2018 Brock Greenfield Republican2014Incumbent re-elected.
2016 Brock Greenfield Republican2014Incumbent re-elected.
2014 Chuck Welke Democratic2012Incumbent defeated.
Republican gain.
2012 Art Fryslie Republican2008Incumbent defeated.
Democratic gain.
  • Republican:
  • Green check.svgY Art Fryslie (inc.) 52.6%
  • Norbert Barrie 47.4%

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References

  1. "Steve Kolbeck". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  2. "Redistricting". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  3. "Article III, § 6 of the South Dakota Constitution" (PDF). sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved October 21, 2023.