Liz Larson (South Dakota)
Liz Larson (Democratic Party) is a member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 10. She assumed office on January 10, 2023. Her current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Larson (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the South Dakota State Senate to represent District 10. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Larson began serving as Senate minority leader on January 15, 2025.[1]
Biography
Elizabeth "Liz" Larson earned a bachelor's degree in international development and environmental studies from The Evergreen State College and a master's degree in international studies from the University of Oregon. She also earned a certificate in documentary photography from the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies and a certificate in digital money, banking, and financial support services from The Fletcher School at Tufts University.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Larson was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
- Senate Local Government Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
Elections
2024
See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 10
Incumbent Liz Larson won election in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 10 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Liz Larson (D) | 100.0 | 5,606 |
| Total votes: 5,606 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Liz Larson advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 10.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Larson in this election.
2022
See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 10
Liz Larson defeated incumbent Margaret Sutton in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 10 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Liz Larson (D) | 56.7 | 4,488 |
 | Margaret Sutton (R) | 43.3 | 3,429 | |
| Total votes: 7,917 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Liz Larson advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 10.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Margaret Sutton advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 10.
2020
See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 13
Incumbent Jack Kolbeck defeated Liz Larson in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 13 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jack Kolbeck (R) | 56.3 | 7,490 |
| Liz Larson (D) | 43.7 | 5,819 | |
| Total votes: 13,309 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Cullen Mack (L)
- Justyn Hauck (D)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Justyn Hauck advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 13.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jack Kolbeck advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 13.
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for South Dakota State Senate District 13
Cullen Mack advanced from the Libertarian convention for South Dakota State Senate District 13 on May 9, 2020.
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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- Quality education should be available to ALL South Dakotans – from pre-K to post-high school.
- Hard-working South Dakotans should live in a world where medical expenses do not bankrupt families.
- South Dakotans need a dynamic business environment with quality opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship and growth – where everyone has the chance to work hard and thrive.
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2020
Liz Larson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 26.
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2023
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In 2023, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 27.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate South Dakota State Senate District 10 |
Officeholder South Dakota State Senate District 10 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Margaret Sutton (R) |
South Dakota State Senate District 10 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
