Summary
The South Dakota House of Representatives is the lower house of the South Dakota Legislature. It consists of 70 members, two from each legislative district. Two of the state’s 35 legislative districts, Districts 26 and 28, are each subdivided into two single-member districts (26A/26B and 28A/28B). The South Dakota House of Representatives meets at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre.
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The South Dakota House of Representatives is the lower house of the South Dakota Legislature. It consists of 70 members, two from each legislative district. Two of the state's 35 legislative districts, Districts 26 and 28, are each subdivided into two single-member districts (26A/26B and 28A/28B). The South Dakota House of Representatives meets at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre.
Composition
| Affiliation | Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Democratic | Vacant | ||
| Start of 98th Legislature (2023) | 63 | 7 | 70 | 0 |
| November 13, 2023[b] | 62 | 69 | 1 | |
| January 16, 2024[b] | 69 | 1 | ||
| February 10, 2024[b] | 63 | 70 | 0 | |
| Start of 99th Legislature (2025) | 64 | 6 | 70 | 0 |
| January 29, 2025[c] | 63 | 69 | 1 | |
| Latest voting share | 89% | 10% | ||
Leadership
| Position | Name | Party | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker of the House | Jon Hansen | Republican | 25 |
| Speaker pro tempore | Karla Lems | Republican | 16 |
| Majority Leader | Scott Odenbach | Republican | 31 |
| Assistant Majority Leader | Marty Overweg | Republican | 21 |
| Majority Whips | Jessica Bahmuller | Republican | 21 |
| Les Heinemann | Republican | 25 | |
| Greg Jamison | Republican | 12 | |
| Brandei Schaefbauer | Republican | 3 | |
| Bethany Soye | Republican | 9 | |
| Minority Leader | Erin Healy | Democratic | 10 |
| Assistant Minority Leader | Eric Emery | Democratic | 26A |
| Minority Whip | Kadyn Wittman | Democratic | 15 |
| Nicole Uhre-Balk | Democratic | 32 |
Members of the House for the 2025 legislative session
Diversity among representatives
In 2022, Democrat Kameron Nelson from District 10 became the first openly gay man elected to South Dakota's state house. He was sworn in in 2023.[6]
Past composition of the House of Representatives
See also
Notes
- ^ Legislative pay must be one-fifth of median household income of South Dakota
- ^ a b c Jess Olson (R–34) resigned on November 13, 2023, for health reasons.[2] Incumbent legislator Becky Drury (R–32) was appointed to succeed Olson in January 2024 after moving districts.[3] Kristin Conzet (R) was then appointed in February 2024 to fill the vacancy left by Drury in the 32nd district.[4]
- ^ Tony Venhuizen (R–13) resigned on January 29, 2025, when he was nominated as lieutenant governor.[5]
References
- ^ "S.D. Legislators' salary raise strains budget". November 17, 2020.
- ^ "South Dakota representative announces resignation". Dakota News Now. November 13, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Huber, Makenzie (January 16, 2024). "Noem appoints current legislator to vacant Rapid City seat". South Dakota Searchlight. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Hult, John (February 12, 2024). "Noem appoints business owner, former sheriff's deputy to state Senate seat". South Dakota Searchlight. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Dausch, Dominik (January 29, 2025). "South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden taps Sioux Falls lawmaker for lieutenant governor role". Argus Leader. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ^ Matzen, Morgan (November 9, 2022). "Kameron Nelson is first openly gay man elected to South Dakota Legislature". Argus Leader. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
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