South Dakota's 2nd legislative district

South Dakota's 2nd
State Senate district

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

Year Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result General election Primary elections
2022 Brock Greenfield Republican 2014 Incumbent re-districted.
Republican hold.
  • Republican:
  • ▌Green tickY Steve Kolbeck 66.2%
  • ▌ Spencer Wrightsman 33.8%
2020 Brock Greenfield Republican 2014 Incumbent re-elected.
2018 Brock Greenfield Republican 2014 Incumbent re-elected.
2016 Brock Greenfield Republican 2014 Incumbent re-elected.
2014 Chuck Welke Democratic 2012 Incumbent defeated.
Republican gain.
2012 Art Fryslie Republican 2008 Incumbent defeated.
Democratic gain.
  • Republican:
  • ▌Green tickY Art Fryslie (inc.) 52.6%
  • ▌ Norbert Barrie 47.4%

References

  1. ^ "Steve Kolbeck". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  2. ^ "Redistricting". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  3. ^ "Article III, § 6 of the South Dakota Constitution" (PDF). sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved October 21, 2023.