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South Dakota State Senate District 28

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South Dakota State Senate District 28
Incumbent
Assumed office: January 14, 2025

South Dakota State Senate District 28 is represented by J. Sam Marty (R).

As of the 2020 Census, South Dakota state senators represented an average of 25,365 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 23,422 residents.

About the chamber

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

See also: State legislature candidate requirements by state

To be eligible to serve in the South Dakota State Legislature, a candidate must meet the following qualifications:[3]

21 years old; 2 years residency; qualified voter; may not have been convicted of bribery, perjury or other infamous crime; may not have illegally taken 'public moneys'[4]


Salaries

See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
State legislative salaries, 2024[5]
SalaryPer diem
$13,436/year$166/day for legislators who reside more than 50 miles away from the capitol

Term limits

See also: State legislatures with term limits

The South Dakota legislature is one of 16 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.[6] The first year that the term limits enacted in 1992 impacted the ability of incumbents to run for office was in 2000.

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%.


Vacancies

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.[7]

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


2016 pivot county

206 Pivot Counties Logo.png
See also: Pivot Counties and Legislative districts intersecting with Pivot Counties

This district was one of 710 state legislative districts that, based on boundaries adopted after the 2010 census, intersected with one or more Pivot Counties. These 206 Pivot Counties voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012.

The 206 Pivot Counties were located in 34 states. Iowa, with 31, had the most such counties. At that time, the partisan makeup of state legislative districts intersecting with Pivot Counties was slightly more Republican than the overall partisan makeup of state legislatures throughout the country.[8]

District map

Redistricting

2020 redistricting cycle

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.[9]

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.[9] These maps took 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.[10]

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.[10]

South Dakota State Senate District 28
until January 9, 2023

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South Dakota State Senate District 28
starting January 10, 2023

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Elections

2024

See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for South Dakota State Senate District 28

J. Sam Marty defeated Dean Schrempp and Shane Farlee in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 28 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of J. Sam Marty
J. Sam Marty (R)
 
64.1
 
6,969
Image of Dean Schrempp
Dean Schrempp (D)
 
22.7
 
2,475
Shane Farlee (Independent)
 
13.2
 
1,436

Total votes: 10,880
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Dean Schrempp advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 28.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 28

J. Sam Marty defeated Susan Peterson in the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 28 on June 4, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of J. Sam Marty
J. Sam Marty
 
54.9
 
1,578
Susan Peterson
 
45.1
 
1,296

Total votes: 2,874
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2022

See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for South Dakota State Senate District 28

Incumbent Ryan Maher won election in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 28 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Ryan Maher
Ryan Maher (R)
 
100.0
 
7,094

Total votes: 7,094
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ryan Maher advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 28.

2020

See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for South Dakota State Senate District 28

Incumbent Ryan Maher won election in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 28 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Ryan Maher
Ryan Maher (R)
 
100.0
 
7,506

Total votes: 7,506
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ryan Maher advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 28.

2018

See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for South Dakota State Senate District 28

Incumbent Ryan Maher defeated Alli Moran in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 28 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Ryan Maher
Ryan Maher (R)
 
67.8
 
5,818
Alli Moran (D)
 
32.2
 
2,764

Total votes: 8,582
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 28

Alli Moran advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 28 on June 5, 2018.


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Republican primary election

Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 28

Incumbent Ryan Maher advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 28 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
Image of Ryan Maher
Ryan Maher

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2016

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 Betty Olson (R) did not seek re-election.

Ryan Maher ran unopposed in the South Dakota State Senate District 28 general election.[11][12]

South Dakota State Senate, District 28 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Ryan Maher  (unopposed) 100.00% 6,989
Total Votes 6,989
Source: South Dakota Secretary of State



Ryan Maher defeated Steven Ritch in the South Dakota State Senate District 28 Republican primary.[13][14]

South Dakota State Senate, District 28 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Ryan Maher 86.24% 2,307
     Republican Steven Ritch 13.76% 368
Total Votes 2,675

2014

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. Oren Lesmeister ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Betty Olson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Olson defeated Lesmeister in the general election.[15][16][17]

South Dakota State Senate, District 28, General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngBetty Olson 54.6% 3,997
     Democratic Oren Lesmeister 45.4% 3,317
Total Votes 7,314
Source: South Dakota Secretary of State

2012

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. Incumbent Ryan Maher (R) was unopposed in both the general election and Republican primary.[18][19]

Campaign contributions

From 2000 to 2024, candidates for South Dakota State Senate District 28 raised a total of $286,392. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $10,607 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money

Campaign contributions, South Dakota State Senate District 28
Year Amount Candidates Average
2024 $27,121 4 $6,780
2022 $3,250 1 $3,250
2020 $5,000 1 $5,000
2018 $16,656 2 $8,328
2016 $10,400 2 $5,200
2014 $38,970 2 $19,485
2012 $3,748 1 $3,748
2010 $30,465 2 $15,233
2008 $51,399 2 $25,700
2006 $45,800 5 $9,160
2004 $36,479 3 $12,160
2002 $5,000 1 $5,000
2000 $12,103 1 $12,103
Total $286,392 27 $10,607


See also

External links

Footnotes

  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 May 23, 2205
  4. Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  5. National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
  6. South Dakota State Legislature, "Legislative Terms of Office," accessed February 16, 2021
  7. South Dakota Legislature, "South Dakota Constitution Article III, Section 10," accessed February 3, 2023
  8. The raw data for this study was provided by Dave Leip of Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections.
  9. 9.0 9.1 Black Hills Fox, "South Dakota lawmakers compromise on redistricting map in special session," November 10, 2021
  10. 10.0 10.1 All About Redistricting, "South Dakota," accessed April 23, 2015
  11. South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed August 21, 2016
  12. South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Official Results State Canvas," accessed May 2, 2017
  13. South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed December 18, 2015
  14. South Dakota Secretary of State, "State primary results," accessed June 7, 2016
  15. South Dakota Secretary of State, "Primary Election - Official Results," accessed June 4, 2014
  16. South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official General Election Results - November 4, 2014," accessed November 12, 2014
  17. South Dakota Secretary of State, "Current Candidates for Primary Election," accessed May 2, 2014
  18. South Dakota Secretary of State - Official General Election Results
  19. South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," June 12, 2012


Current members of the South Dakota State Senate
Leadership
Majority Leader:Jim Mehlhaff
Minority Leader:Liz Larson
Senators
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
District 6
District 7
Tim Reed (R)
District 8
District 9
Joy Hohn (R)
District 10
District 11
District 12
Arch Beal (R)
District 13
District 14
District 15
District 16
District 17
District 18
District 19
District 20
District 21
District 22
District 23
District 24
District 25
District 26
District 27
District 28
J. Marty (R)
District 29
District 30
District 31
District 32
District 33
District 34
District 35
Republican Party (32)
Democratic Party (3)