South Dakota's 4th legislative district
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South Dakota's 4th 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 John Wiik since 2017. In the House, it has been represented by Republicans Stephanie Sauder since 2023 and Fred Deutsch since 2019.[1]
Geography
[edit]The district is located in northeastern South Dakota, containing Clark, Codington, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, and Roberts county. The district completely surrounds the 5th district in Watertown.[2]
Recent election results
[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 |
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| 2022 | John Wiik | Republican | 2016 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2020 | John Wiik | Republican | 2016 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2018 | John Wiik | Republican | 2016 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2016 | Jim Peterson | Democratic | 2004 | Incumbent retired. Republican gain. |
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| 2014 | Jim Peterson | Democratic | 2004 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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References
[edit]- ^ "John Wiik". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ "LRC Maps". sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ "Article III, § 6 of the South Dakota Constitution" (PDF). sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
List of South Dakota legislative districts Each district elects one Senator and two members of the House. 33 districts elect their House members at-large, and districts 26 and 28 are split into 2 sub-districts. | |
