South Dakota's 5th legislative district

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]

South Dakota's 5th
State Senate district

Geography

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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

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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

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Year Incumbent Party First
elected
Result General election Primary elections
2022 Lee Schoenbeck Republican 2018 Incumbent re-elected.
  • Republican:
  •  Y Lee Schoenbeck (inc.) 58.7%
  • Colin Paulsen 41.3%
2020 Lee Schoenbeck Republican 2018 Incumbent re-elected.
  •  Y Lee Schoenbeck (Republican) 79.0%
  • Adam Jewell (Libertarian) 21.0%
2018 Neal Tapio Republican 2016 Incumbent retired. Republican hold.
  • Republican:
  •  Y Lee Schoenbeck (inc.) 59.0%
  • Byron Callies 41.0%
2016 Ried Holien Republican 2010 Incumbent retired. Republican hold.
  • Republican:
  •  Y Neal Tapio (inc.) 54.3%
  • Roger Solum 45.7%
2014 Ried Holien Republican 2010 Incumbent re-elected.
2012 Ried Holien Republican 2010 Incumbent re-elected.
  •  Y Ried Holien (Republican) 60.5%
  • Nybe Bratch (Democratic) 39.5%

References

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  1. ^ "Lee Schoenbeck". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  2. ^ "LRC Maps". sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  3. ^ "Article III, § 6 of the South Dakota Constitution" (PDF). sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved October 21, 2023.