South Dakota's 7th legislative district
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South Dakota's 7th 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 Tim Reed since 2023. In the House, it has been represented by Republicans Mellissa Heermann and Roger DeGroot since 2023.[1]
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Geography
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 | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | General election | Primary elections |
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| 2022 | V. J. Smith | Republican | 2018 | Incumbent retired. Republican hold. |
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Republican:
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| 2020 | V. J. Smith | Republican | 2018 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2018 | Larry Tidemann | Republican | 2010 | Incumbent retired. Republican hold. |
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| 2016 | Larry Tidemann | Republican | 2010 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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Republican:
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| 2014 | Larry Tidemann | Republican | 2010 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2012 | Larry Tidemann | Republican | 2010 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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