South Dakota's 5th legislative district explained

State:South Dakota
District:5
Chamber:Senate

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

YearIncumbentPartyFirst
elected		ResultGeneral electionPrimary elections
2022Lee SchoenbeckRepublican2018Incumbent re-elected.nowrap nowrap
2020Lee SchoenbeckRepublican2018Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
2018Neal TapioRepublican2016Incumbent retired. Republican hold.nowrap nowrap
2016Ried HolienRepublican2010Incumbent retired. Republican hold.nowrap nowrap
2014Ried HolienRepublican2010Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
2012Ried HolienRepublican2010Incumbent re-elected.nowrap

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lee Schoenbeck . 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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