South Dakota's 7th legislative district
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South Dakota's 7th 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 Tim Reed since 2023. In the House, it has been represented by Republicans Mellissa Heermann and Roger DeGroot since 2023.[1]
Geography[edit]
The district is based in and around Brookings, the state's fourth-largest city, in eastern South Dakota.[2]
Recent elections[edit]
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[edit]
Year | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | General election | Primary elections |
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2022 | V. J. Smith | Republican | 2018 | Incumbent retired. Republican hold. |
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Republican:
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2020 | V. J. Smith | Republican | 2018 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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2018 | Larry Tidemann | Republican | 2010 | Incumbent retired. Republican hold. |
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2016 | Larry Tidemann | Republican | 2010 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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Republican:
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2014 | Larry Tidemann | Republican | 2010 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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2012 | Larry Tidemann | Republican | 2010 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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References[edit]
- ^ "Tim Reed". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ "LRC Maps". sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ "Article III, § 6 of the South Dakota Constitution" (PDF). sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved October 21, 2023.