South Dakota State House District 12
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Amber Arlint Republican, Greg Jamison Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
3 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Amber Arlint (Republican) won by 1.4 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
1 of 2 seats open
1 of 2 current holders are not on the candidate list.
2 seats in this district.
- Stephanie ArneDemocratic
- Amber ArlintIncumbentRepublican
- Kerry LoudenslagerRepublican
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Source: vip.sdsos.gov, dated Oct 28
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Official results for South Dakota
History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 20,167
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAmber ArlintWon Republican 6,25731.0% RepublicanGreg JamisonWon Republican 5,96129.6% DemocraticErin Royer Democratic 4,41421.9% DemocraticJr. Anderson Democratic 3,53517.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,430
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGreg JamisonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,67428.4% RepublicanAmber ArlintWon Republican 4,65128.3% DemocraticErin Royer Democratic 3,62622.1% DemocraticKristin Hayward Democratic 3,47921.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,955
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGreg JamisonWon Republican 6,79337.8% RepublicanArch BealWon(incumbent) Republican 5,61031.2% DemocraticErin Royer Democratic 5,55230.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,706
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanArch BealWon(incumbent) Republican 4,75726.9% RepublicanManny SteeleWon Republican 4,71326.6% DemocraticScott C. Petersen Democratic 4,32024.4% DemocraticJeff Hayward Democratic 3,91622.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,558
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGreg JamisonWon Republican 6,43532.9% RepublicanArch BealWon(incumbent) Republican 5,39727.6% DemocraticSusan Randall Democratic 4,68223.9% DemocraticBob Benson Democratic 3,04415.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,550
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanArch BealWon Republican 3,83330.5% RepublicanAlex JensenWon Republican 3,53228.1% DemocraticSusan Randall Democratic 3,18125.4% DemocraticEllee Spawn Democratic 2,00416.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,661
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHal WickWon(incumbent) Republican 5,21828.0% RepublicanManny SteeleWon(incumbent) Republican 5,02926.9% DemocraticSusan M. Randall Democratic 4,35023.3% DemocraticMike Knudson Democratic 4,06421.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,337
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHal WickWon Republican 6,40833.1% RepublicanManny SteeleWon(incumbent) Republican 5,98030.9% DemocraticPaula L. Johnson Democratic 4,30622.3% DemocraticJoel A. Fagerhaug Democratic 2,64313.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,561
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanManny SteeleWon(incumbent) Republican 6,63829.4% RepublicanR. Blake CurdWon Republican 6,11927.1% DemocraticPaula L. Johnson Democratic 5,44624.1% DemocraticGregory Kniffen Democratic 4,35819.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,482
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHal WickWon(incumbent) Republican 5,79533.1% RepublicanManny SteeleWon Republican 4,48025.6% DemocraticJoe Weis Democratic 3,60620.6% DemocraticGregory Kniffen Democratic 3,21718.4% LibertarianJohn I. Anderson Libertarian 3842.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,334
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHal WickWon(incumbent) Republican 6,61953.7% RepublicanCasey MurschelWon(incumbent) Republican 5,71546.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,448
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHal WickWon(incumbent) Republican 4,97930.3% RepublicanCasey MurschelWon(incumbent) Republican 4,36726.6% DemocraticKimberly Jacobson Democratic 3,60421.9% DemocraticRobert Thimjon Democratic 3,49821.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,969
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHal WickWon Republican 4,95635.5% RepublicanCasey MurschelWon Republican 4,90635.1% DemocraticRobert Alan Litz Democratic 4,10729.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,454
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJudy RostWon(incumbent) Republican 3,77630.3% DemocraticJohn R. McIntyreWon Democratic 3,21925.9% RepublicanHal Wick(incumbent) Republican 3,21525.8% DemocraticRobert Alan Litz Democratic 2,24418.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,962
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJudy RostWon Republican 4,68927.6% DemocraticJohn R. McIntyre Democratic 4,19124.7% RepublicanHal WickWon(incumbent) Republican 4,19124.7% DemocraticDick Casey Democratic 3,89122.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,338
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid R. MunsonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,28832.4% RepublicanHal WickWon Republican 4,12425.2% DemocraticJohn R. McIntyre Democratic 4,03724.7% DemocraticRobert D. Kirschman Democratic 2,88917.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,251
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert E. CaselliWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,67129.5% RepublicanDavid R. MunsonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,54528.8% DemocraticPatricia Pilcher(incumbent) Democratic 4,26922.2% RepublicanHal Wick Republican 3,76619.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,993
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert E. CaselliWon Democratic 3,62227.9% RepublicanDavid R. MunsonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,57027.5% RepublicanKevin Loge Republican 3,20424.7% DemocraticBill Carland Democratic 2,59720.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,224
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid R. MunsonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,02529.2% RepublicanDebra AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,83228.1% DemocraticBill Carland Democratic 3,84522.3% DemocraticPatricia C. Riepel Democratic 3,52220.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,472
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDebra AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,86336.1% RepublicanDavid R. MunsonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,61534.3% DemocraticGwen Andersen Democratic 3,99429.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,662
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid R. MunsonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,49431.1% RepublicanDebra AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,29530.0% DemocraticShirley Halleen(incumbent) Democratic 4,38724.8% DemocraticMax J. Gors Democratic 2,48614.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,482
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarvin SkieWon(incumbent) Republican 4,21629.1% RepublicanHoward KennedyWon(incumbent) Republican 4,04027.9% DemocraticMelvin Nothdruft Democratic 3,32422.9% DemocraticHarold S. Stubbs Democratic 2,90220.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,796
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarvin SkieWon(incumbent) Republican 6,32033.6% RepublicanHoward KennedyWon Republican 5,26228.0% DemocraticLafe Lunder Democratic 3,75220.0% DemocraticClifford F. Scott Jr. Democratic 3,46218.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,164
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarvin SkieWon(incumbent) Republican 5,17430.1% RepublicanO. L. AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,15730.1% DemocraticLafe Lunder Democratic 3,58120.9% DemocraticVerna Holter Democratic 3,25218.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,429
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanO. L. AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,59830.4% RepublicanMarvin SkieWon Republican 5,52130.0% DemocraticRobert Reiners Democratic 3,83520.8% DemocraticLafe Lunder Democratic 3,47518.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,060
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanO. L. AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,05829.6% RepublicanJoe M. GrosethWon(incumbent) Republican 4,42625.9% DemocraticLafe Lunder Democratic 3,80222.3% DemocraticLeonard Devitt Democratic 3,77422.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,117
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanO. L. AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,70329.8% RepublicanJoe M. GrosethWon(incumbent) Republican 5,10426.7% DemocraticLafe Lunder Democratic 4,27622.4% DemocraticLeonard Devitt Democratic 4,03421.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,232
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames W. KeslingWon Republican 1,63450.6% DemocraticRoger R. Moore(incumbent) Democratic 1,59849.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,031
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoger R. MooreWon Democratic 2,03750.5% RepublicanGlenn W. Hart(incumbent) Republican 1,99449.5%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
2 seats.
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Election Wrld. (2026). South Dakota State House District 12, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/sd/house/12. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:sd/sldl:12
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026