2022 Sioux Falls mayoral election
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The 2022 Sioux Falls mayoral election took place on April 12, 2022. Incumbent Mayor Paul TenHaken, first elected in 2018, ran for re-election to a second term. He faced two challengers: immigration attorney Taneeza Islam, who was one of the first Muslim candidates in the state history,[1] and local activist David Zokaites. TenHaken defeated both in a landslide, winning 73 percent of the vote to Islam's 25 percent and Zokaites's 2 percent.
- Paul TenHaken, incumbent Mayor[2]
- Taneeza Islam, immigration attorney, founder of South Dakota Voices for Peace[1]
- David Zokaites, data analyst, local activist[3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Paul TenHaken (inc.) | 21,843 | 73.39% | |
| Nonpartisan | Taneeza Islam | 7,346 | 24.68% | |
| Nonpartisan | David Zokaites | 574 | 1.93% | |
| Total votes | 29,763 | 100.00% | ||
References
- 1 2 Henderson, Jordyn (September 13, 2021). "TenHaken looks to lead Sioux Falls for another four years". South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ↑ Henderson, Jordyn (September 13, 2021). "TenHaken looks to lead Sioux Falls for another four years". South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ↑ Mitchell, Trevor J. (November 10, 2021). "His license plate reads MAYOR, now he wants the job to match". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. p. 2A. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Summary Results Report - 2022 Municipal Election - April 12, 2022". Sioux Falls City Clerk. 2022. Retrieved July 4, 2025.