2024 South Dakota State Senate Election
South Dakota · State
General Election
November 5, 2024
Contests
35
Candidates
53
Valid votes
347,685
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 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 272,969 | 78.5% | 32 | 91.4% | +1 |
| Democratic | 67,234 | 19.3% | 3 | 8.6% | −1 |
| Independent | 7,482 | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Party | 2022 seats | 2024 seats | Change | 2022 Vote % | 2024 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 31 | 32 | +1 | 81.6% | 78.5% | −3.1 pp |
| Democratic | 4 | 3 | −1 | 14.6% | 19.3% | +4.8 pp |
Seat changes by party
35 → 35 seats
| Party | 2020 seats | 2024 seats | Change | 2020 Vote % | 2024 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 32 | 32 | 0 | 72.8% | 78.5% | +5.7 pp |
| Democratic | 3 | 3 | 0 | 21.0% | 19.3% | −1.7 pp |
Seat changes by party
35 → 35 seats
| Party | 2022 seats | 2024 seats | Change | 2022 Vote % | 2024 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 31 | 32 | +1 | 81.6% | 78.5% | −3.1 pp |
| Democratic | 4 | 3 | −1 | 14.6% | 19.3% | +4.8 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 |
| November 5, 2024 | 32 | 3 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2020 | 32 | 3 |
| November 8, 2022 | 31 | 4 |
| November 5, 2024 | 32 | 3 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2020 | 72.8% | 21.0% |
| November 8, 2022 | 81.6% | 14.6% |
| November 5, 2024 | 78.5% | 19.3% |
Source: South Dakota Secretary of State — certified canvasses
District map
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District results
35 contests
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| District | Rep | Dem | Ind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 8,449100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 8,449 | |
| 10,337100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 10,337 | |
| 6,900100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 6,900 | |
| 10,375100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 10,375 | |
| 7,88971.1% | 71.1% | 3,20328.9% | 28.9% | —— | — | 11,092 | |
| 8,961100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 8,961 | |
| 7,597100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 7,597 | |
| 10,033100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 10,033 | |
| 8,137100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 8,137 | |
| —— | — | 5,606100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 5,606 | |
| 6,79658.9% | 58.9% | 4,74741.1% | 41.1% | —— | — | 11,543 | |
| 6,16755.7% | 55.7% | 4,90844.3% | 44.3% | —— | — | 11,075 | |
| 8,38458.5% | 58.5% | 5,94841.5% | 41.5% | —— | — | 14,332 | |
| 7,12754.6% | 54.6% | 5,93645.4% | 45.4% | —— | — | 13,063 | |
| 4,58247.6% | 47.6% | 5,05252.4% | 52.4% | —— | — | 9,634 | |
| 9,368100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 9,368 | |
| 7,796100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 7,796 | |
| 6,18957.2% | 57.2% | 4,62942.8% | 42.8% | —— | — | 10,818 | |
| 8,73877.2% | 77.2% | —— | — | 2,58322.8% | 22.8% | 11,321 | |
| 8,184100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 8,184 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael H. RohlRep8,449 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Steve KolbeckRep10,337 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Carl PerryRep6,900 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Stephanie SauderRep10,375 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Glen A VilhauerRep7,889 votes · 71.1%Runner-upDennis SolbergDem3,203 votes · 28.9% | Dennis SolbergDem3,203 votes · 28.9% | 42.3percentage points | |
| Ernie OttenRep8,961 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Tim ReedRep7,597 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Casey CrabtreeRep10,033 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Joy HohnRep8,137 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Liz LarsonDem5,606 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Chris KarrRep6,796 votes · 58.9%Runner-upSteve NatzDem4,747 votes · 41.1% | Steve NatzDem4,747 votes · 41.1% | 17.8percentage points | |
Arch BealRep6,167 votes · 55.7%Runner-upClay HoffmanDem4,908 votes · 44.3% | Clay HoffmanDem4,908 votes · 44.3% | 11.4percentage points | |
Sue PetersonRep8,384 votes · 58.5%Runner-upAli Rae HorstedDem5,948 votes · 41.5% | Ali Rae HorstedDem5,948 votes · 41.5% | 17.0percentage points | |
Larry P. ZikmundRep7,127 votes · 54.6%Runner-upSandra HenryDem5,936 votes · 45.4% | Sandra HenryDem5,936 votes · 45.4% | 9.1percentage points | |
Jamie SmithDem5,052 votes · 52.4%Runner-upBrenda LawrenceRep4,582 votes · 47.6% | Brenda LawrenceRep4,582 votes · 47.6% | 4.9percentage points | |
| Kevin D. JensenRep9,368 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Sydney DavisRep7,796 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Lauren NelsonRep6,189 votes · 57.2%Runner-upSarah CardaDem4,629 votes · 42.8% | Sarah CardaDem4,629 votes · 42.8% | 14.4percentage points | |
Kyle SchoenfishRep8,738 votes · 77.2%Runner-upMichael J. MillerInd2,583 votes · 22.8% | Michael J. MillerInd2,583 votes · 22.8% | 54.4percentage points | |
| Paul MiskiminsRep8,184 votes · 100.0% | — | — |