2026 South Dakota House of Representatives election

2026 South Dakota House of Representatives election

November 3, 2026 (2026-11-03)

All 70 seats in the South Dakota House of Representatives
36 seats needed for a majority
 
Dem
Leader Jon Hansen Erin Healy
Party Republican Democratic
Leader's seat 25th 10th
Last election 64 6
Current seats 65 5
Seats needed 31

Map of the incumbents:
     Republican incumbent
     Democratic incumbent

Incumbent Speaker

Jon Hansen
Republican



The 2026 South Dakota House of Representatives election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect all 70 members of the state's House of Representatives, alongside other state and federal elections.

Background

At the previous election in 2024, the Republican Party retained control of the House, taking 64 seats and flipping one seat from the Democratic Party. The Democratic Party took 6 seats in the House.[1]

Retiring incumbents

Representatives who have served eight years in the chamber are not eligible for re-election.[2]

References

  1. ^ Hult, John (November 6, 2024). "Democrats lose ground in Legislature, but pick up seat in longtime Republican district". South Dakota Searchlight. States Newsroom. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
  2. ^ Anthony, Michael (April 28, 2025). "House kills term limits definitions after Senate gets its version through committee". KFYR-TV. Retrieved May 3, 2025.