South Dakota State House District 13
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by John Hughes Republican, Jack Kolbeck Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
3 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- John Hughes (Republican) won by 3.1 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
2 seats in this district.
- Ali Rae HorstedDemocratic
- Jack KolbeckIncumbentRepublican
- John HughesIncumbentRepublican
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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
- 15,005
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn HughesWon Republican 7,73551.5% RepublicanTony VenhuizenWon Republican 7,27048.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,758
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSue PetersonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,87950.0% RepublicanTony VenhuizenWon Republican 5,87950.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,901
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSue PetersonWon(incumbent) Republican 6,74628.2% RepublicanRichard L. ThomasonWon Republican 6,21526.0% DemocraticKelly A. Sullivan(incumbent) Democratic 5,84624.5% DemocraticNorman B. Bliss Democratic 5,09421.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,549
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSue PetersonWon(incumbent) Republican 6,11637.0% DemocraticKelly SullivanWon Democratic 5,25731.8% RepublicanRex Rolfing Republican 5,17631.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,357
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanG. Mark MickelsonWon(incumbent) Republican 7,69637.8% RepublicanSue K. LucaspetersonWon Republican 5,59927.5% DemocraticP. James Eckhoff Jr. Democratic 3,94819.4% DemocraticEllee Spawn Democratic 3,11415.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,492
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanG. Mark MickelsonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,49344.0% RepublicanSteve WestraWon(incumbent) Republican 4,14133.1% DemocraticKay Wilds Democratic 2,85822.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,267
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanG. Mark MickelsonWon Republican 7,12258.1% RepublicanSteve WestraWon Republican 5,14541.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,476
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSusy BlakeWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,62829.9% RepublicanBrian C. LissWon Republican 3,80724.6% DemocraticJesse Vavreck Democratic 3,53422.8% RepublicanCharlotte Landon Shaw Republican 3,50722.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,615
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill ThompsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,54128.3% DemocraticSusy BlakeWon Democratic 5,03925.7% RepublicanJohn Mogen Republican 4,61623.5% RepublicanTom Reaves Republican 4,41922.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,223
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill ThompsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,99427.4% RepublicanPhyllis M. HeinemanWon(incumbent) Republican 4,71725.9% DemocraticSusan Blake Democratic 4,35723.9% RepublicanRichard W. Gourley Republican 3,72520.4% IndependentBrian Liss Independent 4302.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,692
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhyllis M. HeinemanWon(incumbent) Republican 6,04029.2% DemocraticBill ThompsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,41126.1% RepublicanDon Hennies Republican 5,25625.4% DemocraticMary Patterson Democratic 3,98519.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,722
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhyllis M. HeinemanWon(incumbent) Republican 6,18333.0% DemocraticBill ThompsonWon Democratic 4,99526.7% RepublicanDon Hennies(incumbent) Republican 4,64524.8% DemocraticJames C. Jacobson Democratic 2,89915.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,066
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhyllis M. HeinemanWon Republican 5,50639.1% RepublicanDon HenniesWon Republican 4,42231.4% DemocraticMary Patterson(incumbent) Democratic 4,13829.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,672
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary PattersonWon Democratic 3,30226.1% RepublicanDana John WindhorstWon(incumbent) Republican 3,21425.4% RepublicanWilliam G. Myers Republican 3,19325.2% DemocraticDebra K. Elofson Democratic 2,96323.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,068
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda K. BarkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,05029.6% RepublicanDana John WindhorstWon Republican 4,24224.9% RepublicanWilliam G. Myers Republican 4,06823.8% DemocraticMary Patterson Democratic 3,70821.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,699
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda K. BarkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,21135.5% DemocraticJack BillionWon Democratic 5,15635.1% RepublicanDoug Hoffman Republican 4,33229.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,776
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda K. BarkerWon Democratic 5,33128.4% DemocraticJack BlillionWon Democratic 4,60324.5% RepublicanBill Peterson Republican 4,47623.8% RepublicanVirginai Dettman Republican 4,36623.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,663
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack G. RentschlerWon Republican 5,67638.7% RepublicanJohn TimmerWon(incumbent) Republican 4,79732.7% DemocraticNeal Hines(incumbent) Democratic 4,19028.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,551
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn TimmerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,62727.4% DemocraticNeal HinesWon Democratic 5,37826.2% DemocraticRobert Humphreys Democratic 4,82623.5% RepublicanMarion Wofford(incumbent) Republican 4,72023.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,713
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn TimmerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,53231.2% RepublicanMarion WoffordWon(incumbent) Republican 5,30930.0% DemocraticEileen Vansoest Democratic 3,44819.5% DemocraticDouglas Baack Democratic 3,42419.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,079
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarion WoffordWon(incumbent) Republican 6,05931.8% RepublicanJohn TimmerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,81530.5% DemocraticTeresa S. Gridley Democratic 3,76419.7% DemocraticWally G. Myers Democratic 3,44118.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,178
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoland ChicoineWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,92332.2% RepublicanMary B. EdelenWon Republican 2,80923.1% DemocraticWilliam P. Oconnor Democratic 2,77522.8% RepublicanRobert L. Bowen Republican 2,67121.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,734
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTimothy JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,32530.0% DemocraticRoland ChicoineWon Democratic 4,95527.9% RepublicanMary B. Edelen(incumbent) Republican 4,94627.9% RepublicanRobert J. Kistler Republican 2,50814.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,077
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTimothy JohnsonWon Democratic 4,26630.3% RepublicanMary B. EdelenWon(incumbent) Republican 3,72526.5% DemocraticRoland Chicoine Democratic 3,65726.0% RepublicanVerona G. Carlson Republican 2,42917.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,604
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary B. EdelenWon(incumbent) Republican 4,33927.8% DemocraticMichael CurranWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,15926.6% DemocraticRichard Bottolfson Democratic 3,78324.2% RepublicanJ. Maurice Erickson Republican 3,32321.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,823
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary B. EdelenWon(incumbent) Republican 4,34031.4% DemocraticMichael CurranWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,74227.1% DemocraticJohn Murphy Democratic 3,29223.8% RepublicanMarvid Oie Republican 2,44917.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,753
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Beaty EdelenWon Republican 4,53928.8% DemocraticMichael CurranWon Democratic 3,82424.3% DemocraticRobert T. Collingwood Democratic 3,73823.7% RepublicanEdwin J. Hadd(incumbent) Republican 3,65223.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,368
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBenny J. GrossWon(incumbent) Republican 4,27432.0% RepublicanThomas O. YoungWon Republican 4,18831.3% DemocraticCharles Roddewig Democratic 2,59119.4% DemocraticReuben Jacobs Democratic 2,31517.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,615
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean P. SorensonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,45230.5% RepublicanBenny J. GrossWon Republican 4,13228.3% DemocraticJohn E. Sutton Democratic 3,52724.1% DemocraticFawn Pashby Democratic 2,50417.1%
- 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 13, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/sd/house/13. Retrieved October 31, 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:13
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026