South Dakota's 2nd legislative district explained

State:South Dakota
District:2
Chamber:Senate

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]

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
2022Brock GreenfieldRepublican2014Incumbent re-districted.
Republican hold.
nowrap nowrap
2020Brock GreenfieldRepublican2014Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
2018Brock GreenfieldRepublican2014Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
2016Brock GreenfieldRepublican2014Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
2014Chuck WelkeDemocratic2012Incumbent defeated.
Republican gain.
nowrap
2012Art FryslieRepublican2008Incumbent defeated.
Democratic gain.
nowrap nowrap

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Steve Kolbeck . Ballotpedia . 21 October 2023.
  2. Web site: Redistricting . Ballotpedia . 21 October 2023.
  3. Web site: Article III, ยง 6 of the South Dakota Constitution . sdlegislature.gov . 21 October 2023.