South Dakota State House District 8
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Tim Reisch Republican, Tim Walburg Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
2 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Tim Walburg (Republican) won by 1.6 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 20,193
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim WalburgWon Republican 9,28246.0% RepublicanTim ReischWon Republican 8,95344.3% LibertarianGreg Zimmerman Libertarian 1,9589.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,447
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim ReischWon Republican 7,00252.1% RepublicanJohn MillsWon(incumbent) Republican 6,44547.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,778
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarli WieseWon(incumbent) Republican 7,02935.5% RepublicanRandy GrossWon(incumbent) Republican 6,32732.0% DemocraticVal Parsley Democratic 4,26021.5% DemocraticJohn P. Kessinger Democratic 2,16210.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,718
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarli WieseWon Republican 6,16334.8% RepublicanRandy GrossWon Republican 5,17329.2% DemocraticJason Unger Democratic 3,96622.4% DemocraticChris Francis Democratic 2,41613.6%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 20,193
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim WalburgWon Republican 9,28246.0% RepublicanTim ReischWon Republican 8,95344.3% LibertarianGreg Zimmerman Libertarian 1,9589.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,447
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTim ReischWon Republican 7,00252.1% RepublicanJohn MillsWon(incumbent) Republican 6,44547.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,778
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarli WieseWon(incumbent) Republican 7,02935.5% RepublicanRandy GrossWon(incumbent) Republican 6,32732.0% DemocraticVal Parsley Democratic 4,26021.5% DemocraticJohn P. Kessinger Democratic 2,16210.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,718
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarli WieseWon Republican 6,16334.8% RepublicanRandy GrossWon Republican 5,17329.2% DemocraticJason Unger Democratic 3,96622.4% DemocraticChris Francis Democratic 2,41613.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,509
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMathew WollmannWon(incumbent) Republican 7,12034.7% RepublicanLeslie HeinemannWon(incumbent) Republican 6,12929.9% DemocraticJason Unger Democratic 4,64522.6% DemocraticKory Rawstern Democratic 2,61512.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,659
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMathew WollmannWon Republican 4,59531.4% RepublicanLeslie HeinemannWon(incumbent) Republican 4,37929.9% DemocraticJeff Nelson Democratic 3,64424.9% DemocraticPatrick G. Heinemann Democratic 2,04113.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,835
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticScott ParsleyWon Democratic 6,06930.6% RepublicanLeslie J. HeinemannWon Republican 5,24226.4% DemocraticRoy J. Lindsay Democratic 4,57923.1% RepublicanGene E. Kroger Republican 3,94519.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,986
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMitch FargenWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,13334.3% RepublicanPatricia K. StricherzWon Republican 3,55923.8% DemocraticGerald Lange(incumbent) Democratic 3,43522.9% IndependentJason Lee Bjorklund Independent 2,85919.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,589
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMitch FargenWon Democratic 5,06628.8% DemocraticGerald LangeWon Democratic 4,75027.0% RepublicanJerry Johnson Republican 4,46925.4% RepublicanPatricia K. Stricherz Republican 3,30418.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,620
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRussell OlsonWon Republican 5,19235.5% DemocraticDavid GassmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,02934.4% DemocraticGerald F. Lange(incumbent) Democratic 4,39930.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,807
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDave GassmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,88331.3% DemocraticGerald F. LangeWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,15427.4% RepublicanDavid J. Jencks Republican 4,26722.7% RepublicanEric Saugstad Republican 3,50318.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,084
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDave GassmanWon Democratic 5,35529.6% DemocraticGerald F. LangeWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,46024.7% RepublicanDale Slaughter(incumbent) Republican 4,22523.4% RepublicanRichard Belatti Republican 4,04422.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,204
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDale SlaughterWon(incumbent) Republican 4,69028.9% DemocraticGerald F. LangeWon Democratic 4,67528.9% DemocraticJoan Stamm Democratic 3,50821.6% RepublicanEllen Bergman Republican 3,33120.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,408
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel D. SuttonWon Democratic 3,94629.4% RepublicanDale SlaughterWon Republican 3,24124.2% DemocraticWilliam C. Johnson Democratic 3,14223.4% RepublicanDouglas W. Johnson(incumbent) Republican 3,07923.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,396
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard BelattiWon(incumbent) Republican 5,30436.8% RepublicanDouglas W. JohnsonWon Republican 4,62132.1% DemocraticWilliam C. Johnson Democratic 4,47131.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,100
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard BelattiWon Republican 4,42327.5% IndependentDale KringenWon(incumbent) Independent 4,29926.7% DemocraticMarilyn Harms Democratic 4,03625.1% DemocraticWilliam C. Johnson(incumbent) Democratic 3,34220.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,577
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam C. JohnsonWon Democratic 4,79227.3% RepublicanDale KringenWon Republican 4,48325.5% DemocraticJoanne Ramsell Democratic 4,18023.8% RepublicanShirley J. Miller Republican 4,12223.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,773
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoyce HodgesWon(incumbent) Republican 6,27553.3% RepublicanRandy FrederickWon Republican 5,49846.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,831
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoyce HodgesWon(incumbent) Republican 5,91431.4% RepublicanDean AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,36628.5% DemocraticWillis Danekas Democratic 4,86725.9% DemocraticMary Lou Anderson Democratic 2,68414.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,940
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoyce HodgesWon Republican 5,79034.2% RepublicanDean AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,68333.5% DemocraticWillis Danekas Democratic 5,46732.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,981
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 7,11539.6% RepublicanGene WarkenthienWon(incumbent) Republican 6,74637.5% DemocraticDolores Bullert Democratic 4,12022.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,556
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRon J. VoleskyWon(incumbent) Republican 5,46935.2% RepublicanRobert EichmanWon(incumbent) Republican 5,15033.1% DemocraticAlvin C. Nelson Democratic 3,05319.6% DemocraticIvan L. Loesch Democratic 1,88412.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,030
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert EichmanWon(incumbent) Republican 5,18428.8% RepublicanRon J. VoleskyWon Republican 5,10828.3% DemocraticRobert D. Rademacher Democratic 4,10022.7% DemocraticVernice V. Jackson Democratic 3,63820.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,165
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert EichmanWon(incumbent) Republican 4,09028.9% RepublicanLeland KleinsasserWon Republican 3,67826.0% DemocraticRichard Haeder Democratic 3,29723.3% DemocraticVernice V. Jackson Democratic 3,10021.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,258
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth KauthWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,66127.0% RepublicanRobert EichmanWon Republican 4,39025.4% RepublicanVernon Stahly Republican 4,19924.3% DemocraticMenno Tschetter(incumbent) Democratic 4,00823.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,482
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth KauthWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,43833.0% DemocraticMenno TschetterWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,56027.7% RepublicanIrving E. Wessel Republican 3,61621.9% RepublicanRussel E. Barnes Republican 2,86817.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,990
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth KauthWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,59037.3% DemocraticMenno TschetterWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,84232.3% RepublicanIvan Strommen Republican 4,55830.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,959
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarold SiehWon Republican 3,01327.5% DemocraticDonald JorgensenWon Democratic 2,68024.4% RepublicanFrank McKenzie(incumbent) Republican 2,65624.2% DemocraticOrville Smith Democratic 2,61023.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,805
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank McKenzieWon(incumbent) Republican 4,00729.0% RepublicanAllan KimeWon(incumbent) Republican 3,49225.3% DemocraticRuben Maulis Democratic 3,16022.9% DemocraticRobert A. Malone Democratic 3,14622.8%
- 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
Uncontested2 of 2 seats open
2 candidates on the printed ballot for 2 seats. 2 of 2 current holders are not on the candidate list.
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), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026