Michael Rohl
Michael Rohl (Republican Party) is a member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 1. He assumed office on January 12, 2021. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Rohl (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the South Dakota State Senate to represent District 1. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Michael Rohl earned a degree in accounting from Drake University. Rohl's career experience includes working as a general manager of hotel chains.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Rohl was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
Rohl was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Health and Human Services Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate State Affairs Committee
2021-2022
Rohl was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 1
Incumbent Michael Rohl won election in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michael Rohl (R) | 100.0 | 8,449 |
| Total votes: 8,449 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michael Rohl advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 1.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Rohl in this election.
Pledges
Rohl signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 1
Incumbent Michael Rohl defeated Susan Wismer in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Rohl (R) | 58.9 | 6,091 |
 | Susan Wismer (Independent) | 41.1 | 4,256 | |
| Total votes: 10,347 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Susan Wismer (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 1
Incumbent Michael Rohl defeated Joe Donnell in the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 1 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Rohl | 70.5 | 1,901 |
 | Joe Donnell | 29.5 | 795 | |
| Total votes: 2,696 | |||
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2020
See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 1
Michael Rohl defeated incumbent Susan Wismer in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Rohl (R) | 55.2 | 6,051 |
| Susan Wismer (D) | 44.8 | 4,913 | |
| Total votes: 10,964 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Susan Wismer advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 1.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Michael Rohl advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 1.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
Michael Rohl did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Dakota State Legislature in 2025.
- Elevate Rapid City — Legislators are scored on their stances related to the Rapid City business community.
- Family Voice Action — Legislators are scored on bills related to family issues.
- Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.
- SD Citizens For Liberty — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Dakota State Legislature in 2024.
- Elevate Rapid City — Legislators are scored on their stances related to the Rapid City business community.
- Family Voice Action — Legislators are scored on bills related to family issues.
- Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.
- SD Citizens For Liberty — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- South Dakota Right to Life — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Dakota State Legislature in 2023.
- Elevate Rapid City — Legislators are scored on their stances related to the Rapid City business community.
- Family Heritage Alliance — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Family Voice Action — Legislators are scored on bills related to family issues.
- Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.
- SD Citizens For Liberty — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Dakota State Legislature in 2022.
- Cannabis Industry Association of South Dakota/New Approach South Dakota/South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws — Legislators are scored on their votes related to cannabis.
- Elevate Rapid City — Legislators are scored on their stances related to the Rapid City business community.
- Family Heritage Alliance — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Family Voice Action — Legislators are scored on bills related to family issues.
- Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- SD Citizens For Liberty — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- South Dakota Multi-Housing Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to housing.
- South Dakota Right to Life — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Dakota State Legislature in 2021.
- Americans for Prosperity - South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Elevate Rapid City — Legislators are scored on their stances related to the Rapid City business community.
- Family Voice Action — Legislators are scored on bills related to family issues.
- Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.
- SD Citizens For Liberty — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- South Dakota Right to Life — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Susan Wismer (D) |
South Dakota State Senate District 1 2021-Present |
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