South Dakota's 6th legislative district explained

State:South Dakota
District:6
Chamber:Senate

South Dakota's 6th 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 Herman Otten since 2021. In the House, it has been represented by Republicans Aaron Aylward and Ernie Otten since 2021.[1]

Geography

The district is located in the southern suburbs of Sioux Falls entirely within Lincoln County, in southeastern South Dakota.[2] Its largest city is Harrisburg.

Recent elections

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
2022Herman OttenRepublican2020Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
2020Ernie OttenRepublican2012Incumbent retired. Republican hold.nowrap nowrap
2018Ernie OttenRepublican2012Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
2016Ernie OttenRepublican2012Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
2014Ernie OttenRepublican2012Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
2012Art FryslieRepublican2008Incumbent re-elected.nowrap nowrap

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Herman Otten . Ballotpedia . 22 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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