South Dakota's 6th legislative district
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South Dakota's 6th State Senate district | |
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South Dakota's 6th 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 Herman Otten since 2021. In the House, it has been represented by Republicans Aaron Aylward and Ernie Otten since 2021.[1]
Geography
The district is located in the southern suburbs of Sioux Falls entirely within Lincoln County, in southeastern South Dakota.[2] Its largest city is Harrisburg.
Recent elections
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 |
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2022 | Herman Otten | Republican | 2020 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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2020 | Ernie Otten | Republican | 2012 | Incumbent retired. Republican hold. |
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2018 | Ernie Otten | Republican | 2012 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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2016 | Ernie Otten | Republican | 2012 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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2014 | Ernie Otten | Republican | 2012 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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2012 | Art Fryslie | Republican | 2008 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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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.
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.