South Dakota's 4th legislative district explained

State:South Dakota
District:4
Chamber:Senate

South Dakota's 4th 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 John Wiik since 2017. In the House, it has been represented by Republicans Stephanie Sauder since 2023 and Fred Deutsch since 2019.[1]

Geography

The district is located in northeastern South Dakota, containing Clark, Codington, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, and Roberts county. The district completely surrounds the 5th district in Watertown.[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		ResultCandidates
2022John WiikRepublican2016Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
2020John WiikRepublican2016Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
2018John WiikRepublican2016Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
2016Jim PetersonDemocratic2004Incumbent retired.
Republican gain.		nowrap
2014Jim PetersonDemocratic2004Incumbent re-elected.nowrap

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Wiik . Ballotpedia . 21 October 2023.
  2. Web site: LRC Maps . sdlegislature.gov . 21 October 2023.
  3. Web site: Article III, ยง 6 of the South Dakota Constitution . sdlegislature.gov . 21 October 2023.

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