South Dakota State House District 16
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Karla Lems Republican, John Shubeck Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
3 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Karla Lems (Republican) won by 3.0 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.
- Tim RheadDemocratic
- John ShubeckIncumbentRepublican
- Lisa BogueRepublican
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Source: vip.sdsos.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 18,285
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKarla LemsWon Republican 7,96043.5% RepublicanRichard VasgaardWon Republican 7,40740.5% DemocraticMatthew Carl Ness Democratic 2,91816.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,520
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKarla LemsWon Republican 5,95141.0% RepublicanKevin D. JensenWon(incumbent) Republican 5,82540.1% DemocraticMatt Ness Democratic 2,74418.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,893
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid L. AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 8,38356.3% RepublicanKevin D. JensenWon(incumbent) Republican 6,51043.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,661
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin D. JensenWon(incumbent) Republican 6,12134.7% RepublicanDavid L. AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,73932.5% DemocraticChad Skiles Democratic 2,99517.0% DemocraticMike Steinbrecher Democratic 2,80615.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,976
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid L. AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 6,62033.1% RepublicanKevin D. JensenWon Republican 5,97229.9% DemocraticAnn Tornberg Democratic 4,48922.5% DemocraticTed Curry Democratic 2,89514.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,193
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim BolinWon(incumbent) Republican 5,30757.7% RepublicanDavid L. AndersonWon Republican 3,88642.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,950
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim BolinWon(incumbent) Republican 6,76035.7% RepublicanPatty MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,09326.9% DemocraticAnn Tornberg Democratic 4,96926.2% DemocraticStanley Jacobson Democratic 2,12811.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,869
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatty MillerWon Republican 4,91835.5% RepublicanJim BolinWon(incumbent) Republican 4,82134.8% DemocraticAnn Tornberg Democratic 4,13029.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,477
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan LedermanWon Republican 6,59433.9% RepublicanJim BolinWon Republican 5,37727.6% DemocraticJanelle M. Oconnor Democratic 4,29622.1% DemocraticBrian L. Wells Democratic 3,21016.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,901
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoel D. DykstraWon(incumbent) Republican 4,86030.6% DemocraticMargaret Vande GillespieWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,75529.9% RepublicanDan Lederman Republican 3,66723.1% DemocraticRon Jenkins Democratic 2,61916.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,176
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoel D. DykstraWon(incumbent) Republican 6,22451.1% DemocraticMargaret Vande GillespieWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,95248.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,906
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargaret Vande GillespieWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,01031.5% RepublicanJoel D. DykstraWon Republican 4,65029.2% RepublicanDaniel L. Cotton Jr. Republican 3,47321.8% DemocraticJennifer Soule Democratic 2,77317.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,235
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike BroderickWon(incumbent) Republican 6,42937.3% DemocraticMargaret Vande GillespieWon Democratic 5,44331.6% RepublicanWayne W. Brown Republican 4,59026.6% LibertarianTerry Gray Libertarian 7734.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,624
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike BroderickWon(incumbent) Republican 4,99539.6% DemocraticRoland ChicoineWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,65936.9% RepublicanErnest E. Otten Jr. Republican 2,97023.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,522
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike BroderickWon(incumbent) Republican 5,43731.0% DemocraticRoland ChicoineWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,98728.5% RepublicanErnest E. Otten Jr. Republican 3,74321.4% DemocraticRichard Dubro Democratic 3,35519.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,539
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoland ChicoineWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,61527.9% RepublicanMike BroderickWon Republican 4,55927.6% RepublicanDennis E. Hultgren Republican 3,78022.9% DemocraticJohn Bernard Democratic 3,58521.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,221
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael OconnorWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,61630.8% DemocraticRoland ChicoineWon Democratic 4,68925.7% RepublicanHoward Kennedy(incumbent) Republican 4,42024.3% RepublicanJoan A. Christianson Republican 3,49619.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,137
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael OconnorWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,43136.5% RepublicanHoward KennedyWon(incumbent) Republican 3,96132.6% DemocraticOscar C. Larson Democratic 3,74530.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,277
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael OconnorWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,07129.4% RepublicanHoward KennedyWon(incumbent) Republican 4,57026.4% RepublicanRichard Fossum Republican 4,40725.5% DemocraticVerna Holter Democratic 3,22918.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,155
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHoward KennedyWon(incumbent) Republican 4,69229.0% DemocraticMichael OconnorWon Democratic 4,32926.8% RepublicanDick Fossum Republican 4,00724.8% DemocraticRobert E. Everson Democratic 3,12719.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,698
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHoward KennedyWon(incumbent) Republican 5,35032.0% RepublicanGlen A. McVayWon Republican 4,65627.9% DemocraticMelvin Nothdruft Democratic 3,71122.2% DemocraticDonovan Kost Democratic 2,98117.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,245
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlbert KocerWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,80238.1% DemocraticDouglas ColeWon Democratic 5,36835.2% RepublicanHarold D. Koch(incumbent) Republican 4,07526.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,192
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlbert KocerWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,00829.1% RepublicanRoland VangerpenWon Republican 4,16224.2% DemocraticRalph Nachtigal(incumbent) Democratic 4,14924.1% RepublicanKenneth E. Kredit Republican 3,87322.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,487
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlbert KocerWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,44440.4% DemocraticRalph NachtigalWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,01437.2% RepublicanRuth B. Lindeman Republican 3,02922.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,921
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlbert KocerWon Democratic 4,90229.0% DemocraticRalph NachtigalWon Democratic 4,60727.2% RepublicanDonald D. Wynia Republican 4,32925.6% RepublicanSimon Chance Republican 3,08318.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,880
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLyle MenschWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,49028.3% DemocraticRobert E. LyonsWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,36327.5% RepublicanLee A. Tappe Republican 3,60722.7% RepublicanSimon Chance Republican 3,42021.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,748
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLyle MenschWon Democratic 5,61135.6% DemocraticRobert E. LyonsWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,41734.4% RepublicanDonald D. Wynia Republican 4,72030.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,948
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhilip TestermanWon Democratic 2,33859.2% RepublicanFreddie Schmidt Republican 1,61040.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,300
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles DrozWon(incumbent) Republican 2,46757.4% DemocraticPhilip Testerman Democratic 1,83342.6%
- 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 16, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/sd/house/16. 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:16
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026