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 % | ||
| 7,97681.8% | 81.8% | 1,77118.2% | 18.2% | —— | — | 9,747 | |
| 6,581100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 6,581 | |
| 7,954100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 7,954 | |
| 8,246100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 8,246 | |
| 7,868100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 7,868 | |
| 2,49541.7% | 41.7% | 3,48358.3% | 58.3% | —— | — | 5,978 | |
| 3,00048.6% | 48.6% | 3,17951.4% | 51.4% | —— | — | 6,179 | |
| 7,094100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 7,094 | |
| 7,272100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 7,272 | |
| 9,598100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 9,598 | |
| 8,536100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 8,536 | |
| 4,25756.2% | 56.2% | 3,32343.8% | 43.8% | —— | — | 7,580 | |
| 7,88575.7% | 75.7% | —— | — | —— | — | 10,422 | |
| 7,505100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 7,505 | |
| 6,784100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 6,784 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Erin TobinRep7,976 votes · 81.8%Runner-upDan AnderssonDem1,771 votes · 18.2% | Dan AnderssonDem1,771 votes · 18.2% | 63.7percentage points | |
| David WheelerRep6,581 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Bryan J. BreitlingRep7,954 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Jim MehlhaffRep8,246 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Tom PischkeRep7,868 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Shawn BordeauxDem3,483 votes · 58.3%Runner-upJoel KoskanRep2,495 votes · 41.7% | Joel KoskanRep2,495 votes · 41.7% | 16.5percentage points | |
Red Dawn FosterDem3,179 votes · 51.5%Runner-upDavid JonesRep3,000 votes · 48.6% | David JonesRep3,000 votes · 48.6% | 2.9percentage points | |
| Ryan M. MaherRep7,094 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Dean WinkRep7,272 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Julie Frye-MuellerRep9,598 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Randy DeibertRep8,536 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Helene DuhamelRep4,257 votes · 56.2%Runner-upNicole A. HeenanDem3,323 votes · 43.8% | Nicole A. HeenanDem3,323 votes · 43.8% | 12.3percentage points | |
David JohnsonRep7,885 votes · 75.7%Runner-upDarren FreidelLibertarian2,537 votes · 24.3% | Darren FreidelLibertarian2,537 votes · 24.3% | 51.3percentage points | |
| Michael DiedrichRep7,505 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Jessica CastleberryRep6,784 votes · 100.0% | — | — |