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 % | ||
| 8,45277.0% | 77.0% | 2,51823.0% | 23.0% | —— | — | 10,970 | |
| 7,27173.2% | 73.2% | 2,66626.8% | 26.8% | —— | — | 9,937 | |
| 9,183100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 9,183 | |
| 9,555100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 9,555 | |
| 9,66772.7% | 72.7% | 3,63427.3% | 27.3% | —— | — | 13,301 | |
| 4,32857.3% | 57.3% | 3,22142.7% | 42.7% | —— | — | 7,549 | |
| 3,51848.0% | 48.0% | 3,80752.0% | 52.0% | —— | — | 7,325 | |
| 6,96964.1% | 64.1% | 2,47522.7% | 22.7% | 1,43613.2% | 13.2% | 10,880 | |
| 8,634100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 8,634 | |
| 11,21674.4% | 74.4% | 3,86825.6% | 25.6% | —— | — | 15,084 | |
| 10,294100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 10,294 | |
| 5,18960.0% | 60.0% | —— | — | 3,46340.0% | 40.0% | 8,652 | |
| 9,247100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 9,247 | |
| 7,58660.2% | 60.2% | 5,01639.8% | 39.8% | —— | — | 12,602 | |
| 9,851100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 9,851 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mykala VoitaRep8,452 votes · 77.1%Runner-upDan AnderssonDem2,518 votes · 23.0% | Dan AnderssonDem2,518 votes · 23.0% | 54.1percentage points | |
David WheelerRep7,271 votes · 73.2%Runner-upJim A. SchmidtDem2,666 votes · 26.8% | Jim A. SchmidtDem2,666 votes · 26.8% | 46.3percentage points | |
| Mark LapkaRep9,183 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Jim MehlhaffRep9,555 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Tom PischkeRep9,667 votes · 72.7%Runner-upBrian WirthDem3,634 votes · 27.3% | Brian WirthDem3,634 votes · 27.3% | 45.4percentage points | |
Tamara GroveRep4,328 votes · 57.3%Runner-upShawn BordeauxDem3,221 votes · 42.7% | Shawn BordeauxDem3,221 votes · 42.7% | 14.7percentage points | |
Red Dawn FosterDem3,807 votes · 52.0%Runner-upAnthony G. KatholRep3,518 votes · 48.0% | Anthony G. KatholRep3,518 votes · 48.0% | 4.0percentage points | |
Sam MartyRep6,969 votes · 64.1%Runner-upDean SchremppDem2,475 votes · 22.8% | Dean SchremppDem2,475 votes · 22.8% | 41.3percentage points | |
| John CarleyRep8,634 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Amber HulseRep11,216 votes · 74.4%Runner-upBret SwansonDem3,868 votes · 25.6% | Bret SwansonDem3,868 votes · 25.6% | 48.7percentage points | |
| Randy DeibertRep10,294 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Helene DuhamelRep5,189 votes · 60.0%Runner-upKaren M. McNealInd3,463 votes · 40.0% | Karen M. McNealInd3,463 votes · 40.0% | 20.0percentage points | |
| Curt VoightRep9,247 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Taffy HowardRep7,586 votes · 60.2%Runner-upKehala Two BullsDem5,016 votes · 39.8% | Kehala Two BullsDem5,016 votes · 39.8% | 20.4percentage points | |
| Greg BlancRep9,851 votes · 100.0% | — | — |