South Dakota State Senate District 26
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| Census Topic | Value |
|---|---|
| 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% |
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.
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]
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 | |
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| 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]
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]
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]
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.
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The Democratic primary election was canceled. Shawn Bordeaux advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 26.
The Republican primary election was canceled. Joel Koskan advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 26.
2020[edit]
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.
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Troy Heinert (D) |
52.8
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4,416 |
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Joel Koskan (R) |
47.2
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3,941 | |
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Total votes: 8,357 | |||
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The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Troy Heinert advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 26.
The Republican primary election was canceled. Joel Koskan advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 26.
2018[edit]
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.
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Troy Heinert (D) |
53.0
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3,896 |
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Joel Koskan (R) |
47.0
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3,450 | |
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Total votes: 7,346 | |||
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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.
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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.
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2016[edit]
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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Troy Heinert Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014[edit]
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 | ||||
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| 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]
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 | ||||
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| 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 | |||
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| 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]
External links[edit]
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ termlimits.org, "List of state legislative term limits," accessed December 18, 2013
- ↑ South Dakota Constitution, "Article 3, Section 7," accessed February 16, 2021
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Qualification to Hold Office & Term Limitations," accessed February 16, 2021
- ↑ South Dakota State Legislature, "Legislative Terms of Office," accessed February 16, 2021
- ↑ South Dakota Legislature, "South Dakota Constitution," accessed May 22, 2014 (Article 3, Section 10)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Black Hills Fox, "South Dakota lawmakers compromise on redistricting map in special session," November 10, 2021
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 All About Redistricting, "South Dakota," accessed April 23, 2015
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed August 21, 2016
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Official Results State Canvas," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "State primary results," accessed June 7, 2016
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Primary Election - Official Results," accessed June 4, 2014
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official General Election Results - November 4, 2014," accessed November 12, 2014
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Current Candidates for Primary Election," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State - Official General Election Results
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," June 12, 2012
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