South Dakota's 5th legislative district

South Dakota's 5th 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 Lee Schoenbeck since 2019. In the House, it has been represented by Republicans Hugh Bartels since 2017 and Byron Callies since 2023.[1]

South Dakota's 5th
State Senate district
 

Geography

The district is located within the city of Watertown in Codington County, located in northeastern South Dakota. The district is completely surrounded by the 4th district.[2]

Recent election results

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
Year Incumbent Party First
elected		 Result General election Primary elections
2022 Lee Schoenbeck Republican 2018 Incumbent re-elected.
2020 Lee Schoenbeck Republican 2018 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Lee Schoenbeck (Republican) 79.0%
  • ▌ Adam Jewell (Libertarian) 21.0%
2018 Neal Tapio Republican 2016 Incumbent retired. Republican hold.
2016 Ried Holien Republican 2010 Incumbent retired. Republican hold.
  • Republican:
  • ▌Green tickY Neal Tapio (inc.) 54.3%
  • ▌ Roger Solum 45.7%
2014 Ried Holien Republican 2010 Incumbent re-elected.
2012 Ried Holien Republican 2010 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Ried Holien (Republican) 60.5%
  • ▌ Nybe Bratch (Democratic) 39.5%

References
  1. "Lee Schoenbeck". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  2. "LRC Maps". sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  3. "Article III, § 6 of the South Dakota Constitution" (PDF). sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
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