South Dakota State House District 6
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Aaron Aylward Republican, Tim Czmowski Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
4 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Herman Otten (Republican) won by 3.9 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
- On the 2026 ballot
- 4 candidates
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
2 of 2 seats open
2 of 2 current holders are not on the candidate list.
2 seats in this district.
- Austin WolfDemocratic
- Garret M CampbellDemocratic
- Elliott NeffRepublican
- Jerry JongelingRepublican
Some names come from filing lists and may not be on the ballot.
Source: vip.sdsos.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 17,296
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHerman OttenWon Republican 7,21641.7% RepublicanAaron AylwardWon Republican 6,53437.8% DemocraticGarret M. Campbell Democratic 3,54620.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,274
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanErnie OttenWon(incumbent) Republican 5,55959.9% RepublicanAaron AylwardWon(incumbent) Republican 3,71540.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,092
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanErnie OttenWon Republican 9,50445.1% RepublicanAaron AylwardWon Republican 6,50430.8% DemocraticCody Ingle Democratic 5,08424.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,087
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHerman OttenWon(incumbent) Republican 5,91131.0% RepublicanIsaac LatterellWon(incumbent) Republican 5,49028.8% DemocraticNancy Kirstein Democratic 3,39917.8% DemocraticKyle Boese Democratic 3,35717.6% LibertarianAaron Aylward Libertarian 9304.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,373
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHerman OttenWon(incumbent) Republican 6,87335.5% RepublicanIsaac LatterellWon(incumbent) Republican 6,27432.4% DemocraticClara Hart Democratic 3,45217.8% DemocraticKyle Rogers Democratic 2,77414.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,654
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHerman OttenWon(incumbent) Republican 4,40945.7% RepublicanIsaac LatterellWon(incumbent) Republican 3,27433.9% DemocraticRichard F. Schriever Democratic 1,97120.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,817
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHerman OttenWon Republican 5,73936.3% RepublicanIsaac LatterellWon Republican 5,00031.6% DemocraticJoseph Weis Democratic 2,88418.2% DemocraticMichael Christopher Jauron Democratic 2,19413.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,330
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrock L. GreenfieldWon(incumbent) Republican 4,99153.5% RepublicanBurt E. TulsonWon Republican 4,33946.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,933
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKristi NoemWon(incumbent) Republican 6,17341.3% RepublicanBrock L. GreenfieldWon Republican 5,02233.6% DemocraticCynthia Johnson Democratic 3,73825.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,563
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKristi NoemWon Republican 5,29439.0% RepublicanPaul NelsonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,10637.6% DemocraticJason Soren Democratic 3,16323.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,252
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanArthur E. FryslieWon(incumbent) Republican 6,33741.5% RepublicanPaul NelsonWon Republican 5,23134.3% DemocraticSteven Burge Democratic 3,68424.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,117
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAl KoistinenWon(incumbent) Republican 5,85832.3% RepublicanArthur E. FryslieWon(incumbent) Republican 5,79532.0% DemocraticV. Leroy Bergan Democratic 3,48319.2% DemocraticRon Whites Democratic 2,98116.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,590
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanArthur E. FryslieWon(incumbent) Republican 5,63530.3% RepublicanAl KoistinenWon Republican 5,34928.8% DemocraticRoxanne Kerkvliet Democratic 4,02621.7% DemocraticRobert P. Mack Democratic 3,58019.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,502
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanArthur E. FryslieWon Republican 4,99330.3% DemocraticDouglas KazmerzakWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,55027.6% DemocraticDuane Lee Democratic 3,55421.5% RepublicanEarl D. Nebelsick Republican 3,40520.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,840
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoger LeeWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,52832.9% DemocraticDouglas KazmerzakWon Democratic 4,57523.1% RepublicanArthur E. Fryslie Republican 4,53422.9% RepublicanJoseph Lakness Republican 4,20321.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,156
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug BierschbachWon(incumbent) Republican 6,00429.8% DemocraticRoger LeeWon Democratic 5,48027.2% RepublicanGregg A. Gass Republican 5,21225.9% DemocraticCraig K. Hinman Democratic 3,46017.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,914
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoyce HodgesWon(incumbent) Republican 6,29631.6% RepublicanDoug BierschbachWon Republican 5,04225.3% DemocraticRoger Lee Democratic 4,95924.9% DemocraticCraig K. Hinman Democratic 3,61718.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,124
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert WeberWon(incumbent) Republican 5,88052.9% RepublicanT. Loren ChristiansonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,24447.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,670
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert WeberWon(incumbent) Republican 5,27631.6% RepublicanT. Loren ChristiansonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,27025.6% DemocraticGeorge Dummann Democratic 3,90723.4% DemocraticMark J. Uckert Democratic 3,21719.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,927
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert WeberWon(incumbent) Republican 5,49736.8% RepublicanT. Loren ChristiansonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,35729.2% DemocraticMark J. Uckert Democratic 3,54823.8% IndependentPhil Trieb Independent 1,52510.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,935
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert WeberWon(incumbent) Republican 6,76952.3% RepublicanT. Loren ChristiansonWon(incumbent) Republican 6,16647.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,657
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary K. WagnerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,25535.9% RepublicanSheldon CottonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,94626.9% DemocraticBetty Prunty Democratic 3,17321.6% DemocraticScott R. Peterson Democratic 2,28315.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,773
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentMary K. WagnerWon Independent 4,51726.9% RepublicanSheldon CottonWon Republican 4,46826.6% DemocraticRobert V. Burns Democratic 4,00423.9% DemocraticWayne Hauschild(incumbent) Democratic 3,78422.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,558
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge S. MickelsonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,21133.5% DemocraticWayne HauschildWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,27626.1% RepublicanSheldon Cotton Republican 3,05724.3% DemocraticThomas Stanton Democratic 2,01416.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,386
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge S. MickelsonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,65330.2% DemocraticWayne HauschildWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,02026.1% DemocraticRoger Prunty Democratic 3,96025.7% RepublicanCharles D. Nass Republican 2,75317.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,998
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge S. MickelsonWon Republican 3,87427.7% DemocraticWayne HauschildWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,86027.6% DemocraticWayne V. Hawley Democratic 3,47524.8% RepublicanWarren Lotsberg Republican 2,78919.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,816
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn BibbyWon(incumbent) Republican 4,91631.1% DemocraticWayne HauschildWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,61129.1% DemocraticLoyd B. Larson Democratic 3,16720.0% RepublicanSheldon Cotton Republican 3,12219.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,184
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIra ElwoodWon(incumbent) Democratic 93078.5% IndependentLloyd Eaglebull Independent 25421.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,017
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIra ElwoodWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,017100.0%
- 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 6, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/sd/house/6. 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:6
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026