South Dakota's 4th legislative district

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South Dakota's 4th
State Senate district

South Dakota's 4th 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 John Wiik since 2017. In the House, it has been represented by Republicans Stephanie Sauder since 2023 and Fred Deutsch since 2019.[1]

Geography

The district is located in northeastern South Dakota, containing

5th district in Watertown.[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 Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
2022 John Wiik Republican 2016 Incumbent re-elected.
2020 John Wiik Republican 2016 Incumbent re-elected.
  • Green tickY John Wiik (Republican) 82.6%
  • Daryl Root (Libertarian) 17.4%
2018 John Wiik Republican 2016 Incumbent re-elected.
  • Green tickY John Wiik (Republican) 64.8%
  • Dennis Evenson (Democratic) 35.2%
2016 Jim Peterson Democratic 2004 Incumbent retired.
Republican gain.
2014 Jim Peterson Democratic 2004 Incumbent re-elected.

References

  1. ^ "John Wiik". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  2. ^ "LRC Maps". sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  3. ^ "Article III, § 6 of the South Dakota Constitution" (PDF). sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved October 21, 2023.