South Dakota State House District 23
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Spencer Gosch Republican, Scott Moore Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
3 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Spencer Gosch (Republican) won by 3.6 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 15,393
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSpencer GoschWon Republican 7,97351.8% RepublicanScott MooreWon Republican 7,42048.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,858
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott MooreWon Republican 6,96558.7% RepublicanJames D. WangsnessWon Republican 4,89341.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,116
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSpencer GoschWon(incumbent) Republican 8,32555.1% RepublicanCharlie HoffmanWon Republican 6,79144.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,372
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSpencer GoschWon(incumbent) Republican 7,11541.0% RepublicanJohn A. LakeWon(incumbent) Republican 6,43537.0% DemocraticEleanor Iverson Democratic 2,10512.1% DemocraticMargaret Ann Walsh Democratic 1,7179.9%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 15,393
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSpencer GoschWon Republican 7,97351.8% RepublicanScott MooreWon Republican 7,42048.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,858
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott MooreWon Republican 6,96558.7% RepublicanJames D. WangsnessWon Republican 4,89341.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,116
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSpencer GoschWon(incumbent) Republican 8,32555.1% RepublicanCharlie HoffmanWon Republican 6,79144.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,372
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSpencer GoschWon(incumbent) Republican 7,11541.0% RepublicanJohn A. LakeWon(incumbent) Republican 6,43537.0% DemocraticEleanor Iverson Democratic 2,10512.1% DemocraticMargaret Ann Walsh Democratic 1,7179.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,193
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSpencer GoschWon Republican 7,09953.8% RepublicanJohn A. LakeWon Republican 6,09446.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,452
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJustin R. CroninWon(incumbent) Republican 5,68754.4% RepublicanMichele HarrisonWon Republican 4,76545.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,272
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles B. HoffmanWon(incumbent) Republican 6,83151.5% RepublicanJustin R. CroninWon(incumbent) Republican 6,44148.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,155
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJustin R. CroninWon(incumbent) Republican 5,34352.6% RepublicanCharles B. HoffmanWon(incumbent) Republican 4,81247.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,310
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJustin R. CroninWon Republican 5,13533.5% RepublicanCharles B. HoffmanWon Republican 4,89732.0% DemocraticOrland Geigle Democratic 2,47716.2% DemocraticLeonard M. Linde Democratic 1,66210.9% IndependentWayne E. Schmidt Independent 1,1397.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,072
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJustin DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 5,71943.8% RepublicanTom HacklWon(incumbent) Republican 4,60835.3% IndependentRuth E. Wood Independent 2,74521.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,075
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJustin DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 6,30752.2% RepublicanTom HacklWon(incumbent) Republican 5,76847.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,421
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom HacklWon Republican 6,41141.6% RepublicanJustin DavisWon Republican 5,91838.4% DemocraticOrland Geigle Democratic 3,09220.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,913
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJay L. DuenwaldWon(incumbent) Republican 6,33639.8% RepublicanJarvis W. BrownWon(incumbent) Republican 6,18138.8% DemocraticLarry Elfrink Democratic 2,24514.1% IndependentMerlyn Schutterle Independent 1,1517.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,389
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJay L. DuenwaldWon(incumbent) Republican 6,99052.2% RepublicanJarvis W. BrownWon(incumbent) Republican 6,39947.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,200
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJay L. DuenwaldWon Republican 6,58036.1% RepublicanJarvis W. BrownWon Republican 5,44529.9% DemocraticLeroy Ehnes Democratic 3,61119.8% DemocraticBrian McDermott Democratic 2,56414.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,263
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert DrakeWon Republican 6,34332.9% DemocraticNicholas NemecWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,79624.9% RepublicanDonald Marin Republican 4,71724.5% DemocraticRobert Thullner Democratic 3,40717.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,128
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlice KundertWon(incumbent) Republican 5,62329.4% DemocraticNicholas NemecWon Democratic 4,95825.9% RepublicanElmer Diedtrich(incumbent) Republican 4,43023.2% DemocraticRobert Thullner Democratic 4,11721.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,246
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoug FosheimWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,11038.6% DemocraticPat HaleyWon Democratic 4,07330.8% RepublicanFran Hendricks Republican 4,06330.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,275
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoug FosheimWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,04239.5% RepublicanDeb KuhlerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,34935.0% DemocraticRon Whites Democratic 3,88425.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,857
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoug FosheimWon Democratic 4,74828.2% RepublicanDeb KuhlerWon Republican 4,44426.4% DemocraticJean Ohm Democratic 4,42626.3% RepublicanGeorge E. Dunn(incumbent) Republican 3,23919.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,713
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRon J. VoleskyWon(incumbent) Republican 6,13834.6% RepublicanGeorge E. DunnWon Republican 4,04422.8% DemocraticRobert B. Mills Democratic 3,85221.8% DemocraticClarence Hohm Democratic 3,67920.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,393
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard HagenWon Democratic 2,18940.6% DemocraticWesley ElwoodWon Democratic 2,15540.0% RepublicanHarold L. Man Republican 1,04919.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,930
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGlenn FreemanWon(incumbent) Republican 4,20630.2% RepublicanEugene ChristensenWon Republican 3,73126.8% DemocraticKenneth Halligan Democratic 3,34924.0% DemocraticWesley Elwood Democratic 2,64419.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,529
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGlenn FreemanWon Republican 3,60026.6% DemocraticWilliam DeckerWon Democratic 3,45925.6% DemocraticWesley Elwood Democratic 3,39225.1% RepublicanArvid Ambur Republican 3,07822.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,601
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGuy EdwardsWon Republican 3,96031.4% RepublicanMarvis T. HogenWon(incumbent) Republican 3,72529.6% DemocraticBarbara Authier Democratic 2,66421.1% DemocraticCarole L. Didier Democratic 2,25217.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,840
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarvis T. HogenWon(incumbent) Republican 3,58230.3% RepublicanWilliam M. JensenWon(incumbent) Republican 3,30627.9% DemocraticGary Nelson Democratic 2,47720.9% DemocraticWilliam Decker Democratic 2,47520.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,793
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam M. JensenWon(incumbent) Republican 3,75727.2% RepublicanMarvis T. HogenWon Republican 3,70626.9% DemocraticDonald Tracy(incumbent) Democratic 3,56225.8% DemocraticIra Elwood(incumbent) Democratic 2,76820.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,276
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDorothy NepstadWon(incumbent) Republican 4,38733.0% RepublicanStanley JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,11831.0% DemocraticE. M. Brady Democratic 2,67320.1% DemocraticRichard P. Tracy Democratic 2,09815.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,844
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStanley JohnsonWon Republican 4,29828.9% RepublicanDorothy NepstadWon Republican 4,13827.9% DemocraticGerald P. Carey Democratic 3,22221.7% DemocraticTony W. Oster Democratic 3,18621.5%
- 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
More about this race
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.
- Dick WernerRepublican
- Spencer GoschIncumbentRepublican
- Garett HeinzIndependent
Some names come from filing lists and may not be on the ballot.
Source: vip.sdsos.gov, dated Oct 28
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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.
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