South Dakota House of Representatives District 28
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South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A is represented byJana Hunt (R). South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B is represented byTravis Ismay (R).
As of the 2020 Census, South Dakota state representatives represented an average of12,682 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented11,711 residents.
About the chamber
Members of theSouth Dakota House of Representatives servetwo-year terms withterm limits.[1] South Dakota legislators assume office the second Tuesday in January after the general election.[2]
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve in theSouth 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
| State legislative salaries, 2025[5] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $16,348/year | $178/day for legislators who reside more than 50 miles away from the Capitol. |
Term limits
- See also:State legislatures with term limits
TheSouth Dakota legislature is one of16 state legislatures with term limits. Voters enacted theSouth Dakota Term Limits Act in 1992. That initiative said that South Dakota representatives are subject toterm limits of no more than four consecutive two-year terms, or eight consecutive years. Representatives can run again after they have been out of office for a term.[6] The first year that theterm limits enacted in 1992 impacted the ability of incumbents to run for office was in 2000.
TheSouth 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 whenAmendment J lost in 2008 by 75-25%.
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in theSouth Dakota State Legislature, thegovernor is responsible for appointing a replacement. Under thestate constitution, there are no deadlines set in the state constitution requiring when the governor has to fill a vacancy.[7]
See sources:South Dakota Const. Art. 3, Sec. 10
District map
Redistricting
2020 redistricting cycle
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.[8]
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.[8] 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 thestate legislature. A simple majority vote in each chamber is required to pass a redistricting plan, which is subject to veto by thegovernor.[9]
TheSouth 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.[9]
Elections
2026
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2026
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2024
District 28A
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A
Jana Hunt defeatedCarl J. Petersen in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jana Hunt (R) | 57.5 | 2,563 |
| Carl J. Petersen (D) | 42.5 | 1,892 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 4,455 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled.Carl J. Petersen advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A
Jana Hunt defeatedRyan Maher in the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jana Hunt | 55.9 | 476 |
 | Ryan Maher | 44.1 | 375 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 851 | ||
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District 28B
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B
Travis Ismay won election in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Travis Ismay (R) | 100.0 | 5,040 |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 5,040 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B
Travis Ismay defeatedTravis Martin in the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Travis Ismay | 54.8 | 1,131 |
| Travis Martin | 45.2 | 932 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 2,063 | ||
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2022
District 28A
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A
IncumbentOren Lesmeister defeatedRalph Lyon in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Oren Lesmeister (D) | 50.6 | 1,890 |
| Ralph Lyon (R) | 49.4 | 1,847 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 3,737 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentOren Lesmeister advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.Ralph Lyon advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A.
District 28B
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B
Neal Pinnow defeatedCalvin Reilly in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Neal Pinnow (R) | 80.7 | 4,234 |
| Calvin Reilly (Independent) | 19.3 | 1,010 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 5,244 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B
Neal Pinnow defeatedThomas Brunner in the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Neal Pinnow | 56.5 | 1,452 |
 | Thomas Brunner | 43.5 | 1,120 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 2,572 | ||
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2020
District 28A
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A
IncumbentOren Lesmeister won election in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Oren Lesmeister (D) | 100.0 | 2,585 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 2,585 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A
IncumbentOren Lesmeister defeatedDean Schrempp in the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Oren Lesmeister | 74.3 | 737 |
 | Dean Schrempp | 25.7 | 255 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 992 | ||
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District 28B
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B
IncumbentJ. Sam Marty won election in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | J. Sam Marty (R) | 100.0 | 4,847 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 4,847 | ||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentJ. Sam Marty advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B.
2018
District 28A
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A
IncumbentOren Lesmeister won election in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Oren Lesmeister (D) | 100.0 | 2,727 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 2,727 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A
IncumbentOren Lesmeister advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Oren Lesmeister |
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District 28B
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B
IncumbentJ. Sam Marty defeatedJason Hill in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | J. Sam Marty (R) | 85.2 | 3,953 |
| Jason Hill (L) | 14.8 | 686 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 4,639 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Lynn Frey (D)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B
Lynn Frey advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Lynn Frey | |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B
IncumbentJ. Sam Marty advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | J. Sam Marty |
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2016
District 28A
Elections for theSouth Dakota House of Representatives 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. IncumbentDean Schrempp (D) did not seek re-election.
Oren Lesmeister ran unopposed in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A general election.[10][11]
| South Dakota House of Representatives, District 28A General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Oren Lesmeister (unopposed) | 100.00% | 2,519 | |
| Total Votes | 2,519 | |||
| Source:South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Oren Lesmeister ran unopposed in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 28A Democratic primary.[12][13]
| South Dakota House of Representatives, District 28A Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Oren Lesmeister (unopposed) | |
District 28B
Elections for theSouth Dakota House of Representatives 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.
IncumbentJ. Sam Marty ran unopposed in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B general election.[10][14]
| South Dakota House of Representatives, District 28B General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | J. Sam MartyIncumbent (unopposed) | 100.00% | 4,542 | |
| Total Votes | 4,542 | |||
| Source:South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
IncumbentJ. Sam Marty defeatedKaren L. Wagner in the South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B Republican primary.[12][13]
| South Dakota House of Representatives, District 28B Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | J. Sam MartyIncumbent | 67.65% | 1,531 | |
| Republican | Karen L. Wagner | 32.35% | 732 | |
| Total Votes | 2,263 | |||
2014
Elections for theSouth Dakota House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election took place onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 25, 2014. IncumbentDean Schrempp defeaedThomas Van Norman in the Democratic primary for District 28A. Schrempp was unopposed in the general election.J. Sam Marty defeatedCalvin Geis andRon Slaba in the Republican primary for District 28B. Marty was unopposed in the general election.[15][16][17]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Dean SchremppIncumbent | 64.7% | 377 |
| Thomas J. Van Norman | 35.3% | 206 |
| Total Votes | 583 | |
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| J. Sam Marty | 44.5% | 746 |
| Calvin Geis | 35% | 587 |
| Ron Slaba | 20.4% | 342 |
| Total Votes | 1,675 | |
2012
Elections for the office ofSouth Dakota House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 5, 2012, and a general election onNovember 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 27, 2011. IncumbentDean Schrempp (D) was unopposed in the 28A general election and Democratic primary.Betty Olson (R) was unopposed in the 28B general election and Republican primary.[18][19]
Campaign contributions
From 2018 to 2024, candidates for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B raised a total of $46,550. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $5,819 on average. All figures come fromFollow the Money
| Campaign contributions, South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2024 | $19,991 | 2 | $9,995 |
| 2022 | $26,480 | 3 | $8,827 |
| 2018 | $79 | 3 | $26 |
| Total | $46,550 | 8 | $5,819 |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B raised a total of$48,416. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $3,458 on average. All figures come fromFollow the Money.
| Campaign contributions, South Dakota House of Representatives District 28B | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
| 2016 | $21,145 | 2 | $10,573 | |
| 2014 | $8,350 | 3 | $2,783 | |
| 2012 | $1,430 | 1 | $1,430 | |
| 2010 | $5,380 | 2 | $2,690 | |
| 2008 | $2,510 | 1 | $2,510 | |
| 2006 | $7,251 | 2 | $3,626 | |
| 2004 | $800 | 1 | $800 | |
| 2002 | $850 | 1 | $850 | |
| 2000 | $700 | 1 | $700 | |
| Total | $48,416 | 14 | $3,458 | |
2016 pivot county
This district was one of 710 state legislative districts that, based on boundaries adopted after the 2010 census, intersected with one or morePivot Counties. These 206 Pivot Counties voted forDonald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting forBarack 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 ofstate legislative districts intersecting with Pivot Counties was slightly more Republican than theoverall partisan makeup of state legislatures throughout the country.[20]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑termlimits.org, "List of state legislative term limits," accessed December 18, 2013
- ↑South Dakota Constitution, "Article 3, Section 7," accessed February 16, 2021
- ↑South Dakota Secretary of State, "Qualification to Hold Office & Term Limitations," accessed May 23, 2025
- ↑Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑National Conference of State Legislatures, "2025 Legislator Compensation," December 2, 2025
- ↑South Dakota State Legislature, "Legislative Terms of Office," accessed February 16, 2021
- ↑South Dakota Legislature, "South Dakota Constitution Article III, Section 10," accessed February 3, 2023
- ↑8.08.1Black Hills Fox, "South Dakota lawmakers compromise on redistricting map in special session," November 10, 2021
- ↑9.09.1All About Redistricting, "South Dakota," accessed April 23, 2015
- ↑10.010.1South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed August 21, 2016
- ↑South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Official Results State Canvas," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑12.012.1South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑13.013.1South Dakota Secretary of State, "State primary results," accessed June 7, 2016
- ↑South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Official Results State Canvas," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑South Dakota Secretary of State, "Current Candidates for Primary Election," May 2, 2014
- ↑South Dakota Secretary of State, "Primary Election - Official Results," accessed June 4, 2014
- ↑South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official General Election Results - November 4, 2014," accessed November 12, 2014
- ↑"South Dakota Secretary of State - Official General Election Results," accessed October 29, 2013
- ↑South Dakota Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," June 12, 2012
- ↑The raw data for this study was provided by Dave Leip ofAtlas of U.S. Presidential Elections.
