South Dakota's 3rd legislative district explained

State:South Dakota
District:3
Chamber:Senate

South Dakota's 3rd 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 Al Novstrup since 2017. In the House, it has been represented by Brandei Schaefbauer since 2023 and Carl E. Perry since 2019.[1]

Geography

The district is located in northeastern South Dakota, in Brown County. The district is based in Aberdeen.[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
2022Al NovstrupRepublican2008Incumbent re-elected.nowrap nowrap
2020Al NovstrupRepublican2008Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
2018Al NovstrupRepublican2008Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
2016David NovstrupRepublican2014Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.		nowrap
2014Al NovstrupRepublican2008Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.		nowrap nowrap
2012Al NovstrupRepublican2008Incumbent re-elected.nowrap

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Al Novstrup . 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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