South Dakota State Senate District 26

Incumbent

Troy Heinert

About the District Census Topic | Value

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Population | 23,067
Gender |

50.1% Male

49.9% Female

Race |

37.8% White

0.2% Black

0.3% Asian

57.1% Native American

0% Pacific Islander

Ethnicity | 1.9% Hispanic
Median household income | $41,608
High school graduation rate | 84.9%
College graduation rate | 18.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 census and 2020 ACS data

South Dakota State Senate District 26 is represented by Troy Heinert (D).

As of the 2020 Census, South Dakota state senators represented an average of 25,333 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 23,262 residents.

## Contents

* 1 About the chamber
* 1.1 Qualifications
* 1.2 Salaries
* 1.3 Term limits
* 1.4 Vacancies
* 2 District map
* 3 Redistricting
* 3.1 2020-2022
* 4 Elections
* 4.1 2022
* 4.2 2020
* 4.3 2018
* 4.4 2016
* 4.5 2014
* 4.6 2012
* 5 Campaign contributions
* 6 See also
* 7 External links
* 8 Footnotes

## About the chamber[edit]

Members of the South Dakota State Senate serve two-year terms with term limits.[1] South Dakota legislators assume office the second Tuesday in January after the general election.[2]

### Qualifications[edit]

See also: State legislature candidate requirements by state

To be eligible to serve in the South Dakota Senate, a candidate must be:[3]

* A U.S. citizen at the time of filing
* 21 years old at the filing deadline time
* A two-year resident of South Dakota at the filing deadline time
* May not have been convicted of bribery, perjury or other infamous crime; may not have illegally taken "public moneys"
* A qualified voter. A qualified voter is someone who is:

* A U.S. citizen
* Reside in South Dakota
* At least 18 years old old on or before the next election
* Not currently serving a sentence for a felony conviction which included imprisonment, served or suspended, in an adult penitentiary system
* Not be judged mentally incompetent by a court of law
* Not have served 4 consecutive terms

### Salaries[edit]

See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
State legislators

Salary| Per diem
$12,851/year| $151/day. Legislative days only. Unvouchered.

### Term limits[edit]

See also: State legislatures with term limits

The South Dakota legislature is one of 15 state legislatures with term limits. Voters enacted the South Dakota Term Limits Act in 1992. That initiative said that South Dakota senators are subject to term limits of no more than four consecutive two-year terms, or eight consecutive years. State senators can run again after they have been out of office for a term.[4]

The South Dakota State Legislature has tried on more than one occasion, each time unsuccessfully, to persuade the state's voters to repeal term limits. The most recent such failed attempt was when Amendment J lost in 2008 by 75-25%.

The first year that the term limits enacted in 1992 impacted the ability of incumbents to run for office was in 2000.

### Vacancies[edit]

See also: How vacancies are filled in state legislatures

If there is a vacancy in the South Dakota State Legislature, the governor is responsible for appointing a replacement. Under the state constitution, there are no deadlines set in the state constitution requiring when the governor has to fill a vacancy.[5]

See sources: South Dakota Const. Art. 3, Sec. 10

## District map[edit]

The map below shows this district's current boundaries, not those enacted as part of the 2020 redistricting cycle.

## Redistricting[edit]

### 2020-2022[edit]

See also: Redistricting in South Dakota after the 2020 census

South Dakota enacted new state legislative districts after the legislature approved a compromise between two competing proposals. Both chambers voted to approve the final proposal, known as the Sparrow map, on November 10, 2021. The House approved the new districts in a 37-31 vote and the Senate by a vote of 30-2. Gov. Kristi Noem (R) signed the proposal into law later that night.[6]

Both chambers approved their own versions of the final map on the first day of the special legislative session, which began on November 8, 2021. The House passed its Grouse 2.0 plan by a vote of 48-20, and the Senate approved its plan, known as the Blackbird 2.0 map, in a 20-15 vote. The two proposals mainly differed in their approach to Native American reservations and the rural areas around Rapid City, and the Sparrow addressed both preserving Native American districts and reconfiguring the districts covering Rapid City.[6] These maps take effect for South Dakota's 2022 legislative elections.

How does redistricting in South Dakota work? South Dakota is home to a single at-large congressional district; as such, congressional redistricting is not necessary. State legislative districts are drawn by the state legislature. A simple majority vote in each chamber is required to pass a redistricting plan, which is subject to veto by the governor.[7]

The South Dakota Constitution mandates that state legislative districts be contiguous and compact. State statutes "ask that districts protect communities of interest and respect geographical and political boundaries." Because these latter requirements are statutory, they can be modified by the state legislature at its discretion.[7]

### South Dakota State Senate District 26
before 2020 redistricting cycle

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### South Dakota State Senate District 26
after 2020 redistricting cycle

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## Elections[edit]

### 2022[edit]

See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2022

General election

##### General election for South Dakota State Senate District 26

Shawn Bordeaux and Joel Koskan are running in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 26 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate

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| Shawn Bordeaux (D)

| Joel Koskan (R)

* * *

There are no incumbents in this race.

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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Shawn Bordeaux advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 26.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Joel Koskan advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 26.

### 2020[edit]

See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2020

General election

##### General election for South Dakota State Senate District 26

Incumbent Troy Heinert defeated Joel Koskan in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 26 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Troy Heinert (D)  |

52.8

| 4,416

| Joel Koskan (R)  |

47.2

| 3,941

* * *

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 8,357

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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Troy Heinert advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 26.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Joel Koskan advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 26.

### 2018[edit]

See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2018

General election

##### General election for South Dakota State Senate District 26

Incumbent Troy Heinert defeated Joel Koskan in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 26 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Troy Heinert (D)  |

53.0

| 3,896

| Joel Koskan (R)  |

47.0

| 3,450

* * *

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 7,346

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Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 26

Incumbent Troy Heinert advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 26 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate

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✔ |

| Troy Heinert

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Republican primary election

#####  Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 26

Joel Koskan advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 26 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate

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✔ |

| Joel Koskan

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There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

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### 2016[edit]

See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the South Dakota State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 29, 2016.

Incumbent Troy Heinert ran unopposed in the South Dakota State Senate District 26 general election.[8][9]

South Dakota State Senate, District 26 General Election, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  |  Troy Heinert Incumbent (unopposed) | 100.00% | 4,601
Total Votes | 4,601
Source: South Dakota Secretary of State

Incumbent Troy Heinert ran unopposed in the South Dakota State Senate District 26 Democratic primary.[10][11]

South Dakota State Senate, District 26 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party | Candidate
| Democratic |  Troy Heinert Incumbent (unopposed)

### 2014[edit]

See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2014

The general elections for the office of South Dakota State Senate took place on November 4, 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 25, 2014. Troy Heinert ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while John Koskan was unopposed in the Republican primary. Heinert defeated Koskan in the general election.[12][13][14]

South Dakota State Senate, District 26, General Election, 2014

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Troy Heinert | 56.5% | 3,747
| Republican  |  John Koskan  | 43.5% | 2,883
Total Votes | 6,630
Source: South Dakota Secretary of State

### 2012[edit]

See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2012

Elections for the office of South Dakota State Senate consisted of a primary election on June 5, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 27, 2011. Larry J. Lucas (D) defeated incumbent Kent Juhnke (R) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.[15][16]

South Dakota State Senate, District 26, General Election, 2012

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Larry Lucas | 53% | 4,405
| Republican  |  Kent Juhnke Incumbent | 47% | 3,909
Total Votes | 8,314

## Campaign contributions[edit]

From 2000 to 2018, candidates for South Dakota State Senate District 26 raised a total of $205,218. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $10,801 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money

Campaign contributions, South Dakota State Senate District 26

Year | Amount | Candidates | Average
2018 | $32,748 | 2 | $16,374
2016 | $2,850 | 1 | $2,850
2014 | $20,150 | 2 | $10,075
2012 | $37,122 | 2 | $18,561
2010 | $21,720 | 2 | $10,860
2008 | $21,350 | 2 | $10,675
2006 | $46,793 | 3 | $15,598
2004 | $10,440 | 2 | $5,220
2002 | $9,081 | 2 | $4,541
2000 | $2,964 | 1 | $2,964
Total | $205,218 | 19 | $10,801

## See also[edit]

| Suggest a link

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* South Dakota State Legislature
* South Dakota State Senate
* South Dakota House of Representatives

## External links[edit]

* The South Dakota State Legislature

## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ termlimits.org, "List of state legislative term limits," accessed December 18, 2013
2. ↑ South Dakota Constitution, "Article 3, Section 7," accessed February 16, 2021
3. ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Qualification to Hold Office & Term Limitations," accessed February 16, 2021
4. ↑ South Dakota State Legislature, "Legislative Terms of Office," accessed February 16, 2021
5. ↑ South Dakota Legislature, "South Dakota Constitution," accessed May 22, 2014 (Article 3, Section 10)
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Black Hills Fox, "South Dakota lawmakers compromise on redistricting map in special session," November 10, 2021
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 All About Redistricting, "South Dakota," accessed April 23, 2015
8. ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed August 21, 2016
9. ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Official Results State Canvas," accessed May 2, 2017
10. ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed December 18, 2015
11. ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "State primary results," accessed June 7, 2016
12. ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Primary Election - Official Results," accessed June 4, 2014
13. ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official General Election Results - November 4, 2014," accessed November 12, 2014
14. ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Current Candidates for Primary Election," accessed May 2, 2014
15. ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State - Official General Election Results
16. ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," June 12, 2012

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Current members of the South Dakota State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Gary Cammack

Minority Leader:Troy Heinert

Senators

District 1

Michael Rohl (R)

District 2

Brock Greenfield (R)

District 3

Al Novstrup (R)

District 4

John Wiik (R)

District 5

Lee Schoenbeck (R)

District 6

Herman Otten (R)

District 7

V.J. Smith (R)

District 8

Casey Crabtree (R)

District 9

Wayne Steinhauer (R)

District 10

Margaret Sutton (R)

District 11

Jim Stalzer (R)

District 12

R. Curd (R)

District 13

Jack Kolbeck (R)

District 14

Larry Zikmund (R)

District 15

Reynold Nesiba (D)

District 16

James Bolin (R)

District 17

Arthur Rusch (R)

District 18

Jean Hunhoff (R)

District 19

Kyle Schoenfish (R)

District 20

Joshua Klumb (R)

District 21

Erin Tobin (R)

District 22

David Wheeler (R)

District 23

Bryan Breitling (R)

District 24

Mary Duvall (R)

District 25

Marsha Symens (R)

District 26

Troy Heinert (D)

District 27

Red Foster (D)

District 28

Ryan Maher (R)

District 29

Gary Cammack (R)

District 30

Julie Frye-Mueller (R)

District 31

Timothy Johns (R)

District 32

Helene Duhamel (R)

District 33

David Johnson (R)

District 34

Michael Diedrich (R)

District 35

Jessica Castleberry (R)

Republican Party (32)

Democratic Party (3)

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