2022 South Dakota State Senate Election
South Dakota · State
General Election
November 8, 2022
Contests
35
Candidates
51
Valid votes
281,323
Seats shown are those contested that year, not the full chamber. Alternating districts and boundary changes affect comparisons.
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 229,609 | 81.6% | 31 | 88.6% | −1 |
| Democratic | 40,958 | 14.6% | 4 | 11.4% | +1 |
| Independent | 8,219 | 2.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Libertarian | 2,537 | 0.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Party | 2020 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2020 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 32 | 31 | −1 | 72.8% | 81.6% | +8.8 pp |
| Democratic | 3 | 4 | +1 | 21.0% | 14.6% | −6.4 pp |
Seat changes by party
35 → 35 seats
| Party | 2020 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2020 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 32 | 31 | −1 | 72.8% | 81.6% | +8.8 pp |
| Democratic | 3 | 4 | +1 | 21.0% | 14.6% | −6.4 pp |
Seat changes by party
35 → 35 seats
Historical trends
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2020 | 32 | 3 |
| November 8, 2022 | 31 | 4 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2020 | 32 | 3 |
| November 8, 2022 | 31 | 4 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2020 | 72.8% | 21.0% |
| November 8, 2022 | 81.6% | 14.6% |
Source: South Dakota Secretary of State — certified canvasses
District results
35 contests
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| District | Rep | Dem | Ind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 6,09858.9% | 58.9% | —— | — | 4,25641.1% | 41.1% | 10,354 | |
| 7,810100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 7,810 | |
| 5,698100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 5,698 | |
| 8,917100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 8,917 | |
| 6,743100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 6,743 | |
| 6,513100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 6,513 | |
| 6,263100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 6,263 | |
| 8,926100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 8,926 | |
| 6,024100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 6,024 | |
| 3,42943.3% | 43.3% | 4,48856.7% | 56.7% | —— | — | 7,917 | |
| 5,28955.2% | 55.2% | 4,28644.8% | 44.8% | —— | — | 9,575 | |
| 4,95053.9% | 53.9% | 4,23746.1% | 46.1% | —— | — | 9,187 | |
| 7,34570.2% | 70.2% | —— | — | 3,11629.8% | 29.8% | 10,461 | |
| 5,85453.9% | 53.9% | 5,00146.1% | 46.1% | —— | — | 10,855 | |
| 3,31047.2% | 47.2% | 3,69752.8% | 52.8% | —— | — | 7,007 | |
| 6,77066.2% | 66.2% | 2,61025.5% | 25.5% | 8478.3% | 8.3% | 10,227 | |
| 5,997100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 5,997 | |
| 5,74865.0% | 65.0% | 3,09135.0% | 35.0% | —— | — | 8,839 | |
| 7,90681.5% | 81.5% | 1,79218.5% | 18.5% | —— | — | 9,698 | |
| 6,968100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 6,968 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael H. RohlRep6,098 votes · 58.9%Runner-upSusan WismerInd4,256 votes · 41.1% | Susan WismerInd4,256 votes · 41.1% | 17.8percentage points | |
| Steve KolbeckRep7,810 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Al NovstrupRep5,698 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| John WiikRep8,917 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Lee SchoenbeckRep6,743 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Herman OttenRep6,513 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Tim ReedRep6,263 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Casey CrabtreeRep8,926 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Brent HoffmanRep6,024 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Liz LarsonDem4,488 votes · 56.7%Runner-upMaggie SuttonRep3,429 votes · 43.3% | Maggie SuttonRep3,429 votes · 43.3% | 13.4percentage points | |
Jim StalzerRep5,289 votes · 55.2%Runner-upSheryl L. JohnsonDem4,286 votes · 44.8% | Sheryl L. JohnsonDem4,286 votes · 44.8% | 10.5percentage points | |
Arch BealRep4,950 votes · 53.9%Runner-upJessica MeyersDem4,237 votes · 46.1% | Jessica MeyersDem4,237 votes · 46.1% | 7.8percentage points | |
Jack KolbeckRep7,345 votes · 70.2%Runner-upLora HubbelInd3,116 votes · 29.8% | Lora HubbelInd3,116 votes · 29.8% | 40.4percentage points | |
Larry P. ZikmundRep5,854 votes · 53.9%Runner-upMatthew TysdalDem5,001 votes · 46.1% | Matthew TysdalDem5,001 votes · 46.1% | 7.9percentage points | |
Reynold F. NesibaDem3,697 votes · 52.8%Runner-upBrenda LawrenceRep3,310 votes · 47.2% | Brenda LawrenceRep3,310 votes · 47.2% | 5.5percentage points | |
Jim BolinRep6,770 votes · 66.2%Runner-upDonn LarsonDem2,610 votes · 25.5% | Donn LarsonDem2,610 votes · 25.5% | 40.7percentage points | |
| Sydney DavisRep5,997 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Jean M. HunhoffRep5,748 votes · 65.0%Runner-upFredrick BenderDem3,091 votes · 35.0% | Fredrick BenderDem3,091 votes · 35.0% | 30.1percentage points | |
Kyle SchoenfishRep7,906 votes · 81.5%Runner-upRussell GraeffDem1,792 votes · 18.5% | Russell GraeffDem1,792 votes · 18.5% | 63.0percentage points | |
| Joshua KlumbRep6,968 votes · 100.0% | — | — |