South Dakota House District 21
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jim Halverson Republican, Marty Overweg Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
2 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Marty Overweg (Republican) won by 3.7 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
Uncontested
2 candidates on the printed ballot for 2 seats.
2 seats in this district.
- Jim HalversonIncumbentRepublican
- Marty OverwegIncumbentRepublican
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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
- 13,887
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarty OverwegWon Republican 7,20151.9% RepublicanJim HalversonWon Republican 6,68648.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,655
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarty OverwegWon(incumbent) Republican 6,15452.8% RepublicanRocky BlareWon(incumbent) Republican 5,50147.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,279
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRocky BlareWon Republican 6,33044.3% RepublicanCaleb FinckWon(incumbent) Republican 5,03835.3% DemocraticJessica Hegge Democratic 2,91120.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,314
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee QualmWon(incumbent) Republican 5,61836.7% RepublicanCaleb FinckWon Republican 4,86831.8% DemocraticAnna Kernerandersson Democratic 3,02819.8% DemocraticFaith Spottedeagle Democratic 1,80011.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,622
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee QualmWon(incumbent) Republican 5,43439.9% DemocraticJulie BarlingWon Democratic 5,15137.8% DemocraticGary Burrus Democratic 3,03722.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,822
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee QualmWon(incumbent) Republican 4,75844.0% DemocraticJulie BartlingWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,30039.7% DemocraticCarrie Ackerman-Rice Democratic 1,76416.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,333
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJulie BartlingWon Democratic 5,30732.5% RepublicanLee QualmWon Republican 4,42127.1% RepublicanDave Scott Republican 4,17625.6% DemocraticGary W. Coleman Democratic 2,42914.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,560
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKent JuhnkeWon(incumbent) Republican 4,22231.1% RepublicanJames SchaeferWon Republican 3,48825.7% DemocraticDavid Reis Democratic 3,16123.3% DemocraticNorm Cihak Democratic 2,68919.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,414
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas J. DeadrickWon(incumbent) Republican 4,56329.6% RepublicanKent JuhnkeWon(incumbent) Republican 4,43128.8% DemocraticDavid W. Reis Democratic 3,94725.6% DemocraticDiane L. Kastner Democratic 2,47316.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,355
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas J. DeadrickWon(incumbent) Republican 4,17329.1% RepublicanKent JuhnkeWon Republican 3,93527.4% DemocraticDavid Reis Democratic 3,55724.8% DemocraticDiane L. Kastner Democratic 2,69018.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,452
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas J. DeadrickWon(incumbent) Republican 5,07530.9% DemocraticThomas J. GloverWon Democratic 4,29926.1% DemocraticMahylen D. Niles Democratic 3,75622.8% RepublicanRon Madison Republican 3,32220.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,612
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJulie BartlingWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,06644.6% RepublicanThomas J. DeadrickWon Republican 4,38932.2% DemocraticJerome Powers Democratic 3,15723.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,520
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles E. FlowersWon Democratic 4,91931.7% RepublicanTom HansenWon Republican 3,85824.9% DemocraticDale D. Schneider Democratic 3,72624.0% RepublicanPhil Hohm Republican 3,01719.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,678
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon J. VoleskyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,88743.0% DemocraticPat HaleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,13637.5% RepublicanBrad Tschetter Republican 2,65519.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,516
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon J. VoleskyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,68632.5% DemocraticPat HaleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,75727.2% RepublicanTrish Thompson Republican 3,86322.1% RepublicanDanny R. Peterson Republican 3,21018.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,474
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon J. VoleskyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,43351.6% DemocraticPat HaleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,04148.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,785
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon J. VoleskyWon Democratic 6,27937.4% DemocraticPat HaleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,60033.4% RepublicanFran Hendricks Republican 4,90629.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,780
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJean T. BeddowWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,58151.8% RepublicanEd OlsonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,19948.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,267
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJean T. BeddowWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,07031.2% RepublicanEd OlsonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,92030.3% RepublicanDonald E. Loudner Republican 3,83223.6% DemocraticPaul F. Tobin Democratic 2,44515.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,634
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJean T. BeddowWon Democratic 4,99231.9% RepublicanEd OlsonWon Republican 4,31627.6% RepublicanDean E. Wieczorek(incumbent) Republican 4,12726.4% DemocraticScott Podhradsky Democratic 2,19914.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,618
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean E. WieczorekWon(incumbent) Republican 4,87829.4% RepublicanRalph HomanWon(incumbent) Republican 4,19725.3% DemocraticJean T. Beddow Democratic 3,94223.7% DemocraticWes Pierson Democratic 3,60121.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,894
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge E. BlairWon(incumbent) Republican 3,82832.2% RepublicanWalter D. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 3,73631.4% DemocraticDarrel Forrester Democratic 2,25719.0% DemocraticRobert L. Fields Democratic 2,07317.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,256
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge E. BlairWon(incumbent) Republican 6,19050.5% RepublicanWalter D. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 6,06649.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,361
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter D. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 3,65932.2% RepublicanGeorge E. BlairWon Republican 3,58631.6% DemocraticNancy M. Massa Democratic 2,21319.5% DemocraticRussell Burmeister Democratic 1,90316.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,742
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter D. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 4,07734.7% RepublicanLeslie J. KlevenWon(incumbent) Republican 4,06034.6% DemocraticPaul R. Venhuizen Democratic 2,10517.9% IndependentJess Watkins Independent 1,50012.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,661
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeslie J. KlevenWon(incumbent) Republican 3,70734.8% RepublicanWalter D. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 3,20030.0% DemocraticJack Seymour Democratic 2,25321.1% DemocraticPaul R. Venhuizen Democratic 1,50114.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,086
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeslie J. KlevenWon Republican 2,14152.4% RepublicanWalter D. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 1,94547.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,648
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth KauthWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,92229.6% DemocraticMenno TschetterWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,61027.7% RepublicanJack Rogers Republican 3,79222.8% RepublicanPerry Lewis Republican 3,32420.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,382
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth KauthWon Democratic 5,05827.5% DemocraticMenno TschetterWon Democratic 4,68725.5% RepublicanJack Rogers(incumbent) Republican 4,51624.6% RepublicanW. F. Sampson(incumbent) Republican 4,12122.4%
- 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.
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Election Wrld. (2026). South Dakota House District 21, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/sd/house/21. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:sd/sldl:21
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026