South Dakota's 6th legislative district
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South Dakota's 6th 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 Ernie Otten Jr. since 2025. In the House, it is represented by Republicans Aaron Aylward and Herman Otten.[1]
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Geography
The district is located in the southern suburbs of Sioux Falls entirely within Lincoln County, in southeastern South Dakota.[2] Its largest city is Harrisburg.
Recent elections
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 | Ernie Otten Jr. | Republican | 2024 | Incumbent retired. Republican hold. |
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| 2022 | Herman Otten | Republican | 2020 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2020 | Herman Otten | Republican | 2012 | Incumbent retired. Republican hold. |
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| 2018 | Ernie Otten Jr. | Republican | 2012 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2016 | Ernie Otten Jr. | Republican | 2012 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2014 | Ernie Otten Jr. | Republican | 2012 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2012 | Art Fryslie | Republican | 2008 | 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 | Herman Otten (Seat 1) Aaron Aylward (Seat 2) |
Republican | Republican hold. |
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| 2022 | Ernie Otten Jr. (Seat 1) Aaron Aylward (Seat 2) |
Republican | Republican hold. |
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| 2020 | Ernie Otten Jr. (Seat 1) Aaron Aylward (Seat 2) |
Republican | Republican hold. |
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| 2018 | Herman Otten (Seat 1) Isaac Latterell (Seat 2) |
Republican | Republican hold. |
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| 2016 | Herman Otten (Seat 1) Isaac Latterell (Seat 2) |
Republican | Republican hold. |
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| 2014 | Herman Otten (Seat 1) Isaac Latterell (Seat 2) |
Republican | Republican hold. |
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| 2012 | Herman Otten (Seat 1) Isaac Latterell (Seat 2) |
Republican | Republican hold. |
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