South Dakota's 5th legislative district
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South Dakota's 5th legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district is represented by 1 senator and 2 representatives. In the Senate, it has been represented by Republican Glen Vilhauer since 2025. In the House, it has been represented by Republicans Matt Roby and Josephine Garcia since 2025.[1]
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Geography
The district is located within the city of Watertown in Codington County, located in northeastern South Dakota. The district is completely surrounded by the 4th district.[2]
Recent election results
South Dakota legislators are elected to two-year terms, with each permitted to serve a maximum of four consecutive two-year terms.[3] Elections are held every even-numbered year.
State senate elections
| Year[4] | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | General election | Primary elections |
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| 2024 | Glen Vilhauer | Republican | 2024 | Incumbent retired. Republican hold. |
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| 2022 | Lee Schoenbeck | Republican | 2018 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2020 | Lee Schoenbeck | Republican | 2018 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2018 | Neal Tapio | Republican | 2016 | Incumbent retired. Republican hold. |
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| 2016 | Ried Holien | Republican | 2010 | Incumbent retired. Republican hold. |
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| 2014 | Ried Holien | Republican | 2010 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2012 | Ried Holien | Republican | 2010 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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State House of Representatives elections
| Year[5] | Incumbent | Party | Result | General election | Primary elections |
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| 2024 | Matt Roby (Seat 1) Josephine Garcia (Seat 2) |
Republican | Republican hold. |
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| 2022 | Hugh Bartels (Seat 1) Byron Callies (Seat 2) |
Republican | Republican hold. |
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| 2020 | Hugh Bartels (Seat 1) Nancy York (Seat 2) |
Republican | Republican hold. |
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| 2018 | Nancy York (Seat 1) Hugh Bartels (Seat 2) |
Republican | Republican hold. |
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| 2016 | Hugh Bartels (Seat 1) Nancy York (Seat 2) |
Republican | Republican hold. |
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| 2014 | Lee Schoenbeck (Seat 1) Roger Solum (Seat 2) |
Republican | Republican hold. |
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| 2012 | Melissa Magstadt (Seat 1) Roger Solum (Seat 2) |
Republican | Republican hold. |
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