South Dakota State House District 9
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Tesa Schwans Republican, Bethany Soye Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
3 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Tesa Schwans (Republican) won by 0.5 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.
- Amanda PotterDemocratic
- Megan TschetterRepublican
- Tesa SchwansIncumbentRepublican
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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
- 17,036
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTesa SchwansWon Republican 6,56038.5% RepublicanBethany SoyeWon Republican 6,47338.0% DemocraticBeverly Froslie Johnson Democratic 4,00323.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,359
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBethany SoyeWon(incumbent) Republican 5,03440.7% RepublicanKenneth TeunissenWon Republican 4,14233.5% DemocraticNick Winkler Democratic 3,18325.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,423
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRhonda MilsteadWon Republican 7,65632.7% RepublicanBethany SoyeWon Republican 6,72028.7% DemocraticMichael Saba(incumbent) Democratic 4,67920.0% DemocraticToni Miller Democratic 4,36818.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,441
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDeb PetersWon Republican 5,01332.5% DemocraticMichael SabaWon Democratic 3,65523.7% RepublicanMichael Clark(incumbent) Republican 3,58823.2% DemocraticToni Miller Democratic 3,18520.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,752
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWayne H. SteinhauerWon Republican 4,86729.1% RepublicanMichael ClarkWon Republican 4,75428.4% DemocraticMichael Saba Democratic 4,18525.0% DemocraticMark G. Guthmiller Democratic 2,94617.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,225
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve HickeyWon(incumbent) Republican 3,02729.6% DemocraticPaula HawksWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,66226.0% RepublicanBob Deelstra Republican 2,65426.0% DemocraticBecky Jaspers Democratic 1,88218.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,224
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve HickeyWon(incumbent) Republican 4,18827.5% DemocraticPaula HawksWon Democratic 3,96526.0% RepublicanBob Deelstra(incumbent) Republican 3,88325.5% DemocraticMark Anderson Democratic 3,18820.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,052
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve HickeyWon Republican 3,76926.8% RepublicanBob DeelstraWon Republican 3,30023.5% DemocraticTrudi Hatch Democratic 3,25223.1% DemocraticMark W. Anderson Democratic 3,16022.5% OtherCharles E. Drews Other 5714.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,972
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDeb PetersWon(incumbent) Republican 5,11530.1% DemocraticRichard A. EngelsWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,90528.9% RepublicanTom Sutton Republican 3,85422.7% DemocraticMarlyn Beebe Democratic 3,09818.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,230
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDeb PetersWon(incumbent) Republican 3,69926.0% DemocraticRichard A. EngelsWon Democratic 3,56825.1% DemocraticElaine A. Roberts(incumbent) Democratic 3,50324.6% RepublicanKaty Dressen Republican 3,46024.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,385
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDeb PetersWon Republican 4,32926.4% DemocraticElaine A. RobertsWon Democratic 4,31326.3% DemocraticRichard A. Engels(incumbent) Democratic 3,94924.1% RepublicanDaryl J. Christensen(incumbent) Republican 3,79423.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,459
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard A. EngelsWon Democratic 3,78528.1% RepublicanDaryl J. ChristensenWon Republican 3,29924.5% RepublicanThomas E. Sutton Republican 3,26824.3% DemocraticJames Ysbrand Democratic 3,10723.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,604
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClarence KooistraWon(incumbent) Republican 5,42634.8% RepublicanJames HolbeckWon Republican 5,30434.0% DemocraticWilliam Smith Democratic 4,87431.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,874
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin R. CrispWon(incumbent) Republican 4,21730.4% RepublicanClarence KooistraWon(incumbent) Republican 3,98628.7% DemocraticWilliam Smith Democratic 3,25723.5% DemocraticMichael F. Coffey Democratic 2,41417.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,973
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin R. CrispWon Republican 4,79028.2% RepublicanClarence KooistraWon Republican 4,30925.4% DemocraticMark Anderson(incumbent) Democratic 4,23625.0% DemocraticDouglas Schaefer Democratic 3,63821.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,334
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike WagnerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,49133.6% DemocraticMark AndersonWon Democratic 3,88523.8% DemocraticDennis Vanoverschelde(incumbent) Democratic 3,63622.3% RepublicanHarold Rinehart Republican 3,32220.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,055
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike WagnerWon(incumbent) Republican 4,83028.3% DemocraticDennis VanoverscheldeWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,23724.8% DemocraticMark Anderson Democratic 4,15824.4% RepublicanJames R. Miles Republican 3,83022.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,285
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike WagnerWon(incumbent) Republican 4,50339.9% RepublicanJuel JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,62832.1% DemocraticRoger J. Thomas Democratic 3,15427.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,677
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike WagnerWon Republican 5,12837.5% RepublicanJuel JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,51333.0% DemocraticAustin Boen Democratic 4,03629.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,877
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJuel JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,43729.8% RepublicanSidney R. KnutsonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,88026.1% DemocraticBill Heiter Democratic 3,39722.8% DemocraticAustin Boen Democratic 3,16321.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,590
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSidney R. KnutsonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,26033.7% RepublicanJuel JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,18133.2% DemocraticJames K. Brown Democratic 2,86818.4% DemocraticCal Mechels Democratic 2,28114.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,999
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJuel JohnsonWon Republican 4,30430.8% RepublicanSidney R. KnutsonWon Republican 4,09729.3% DemocraticKeith Heldebrand Democratic 3,05021.8% DemocraticJames K. Brown Democratic 2,54818.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,402
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn V. TerveenWon(incumbent) Republican 5,27234.2% RepublicanMalcolm C. McKillopWon Republican 5,17833.6% DemocraticDuaine Swenson Democratic 4,95232.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,957
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClyde E. StreffWon Republican 4,35327.3% RepublicanJohn V. TerveenWon Republican 4,12925.9% DemocraticDuaine Swenson(incumbent) Democratic 4,09825.7% DemocraticH. Koch Democratic 3,37721.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,712
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRodney E. GutzlerWon Republican 4,67026.4% DemocraticDuaine SwensonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,53225.6% DemocraticMerwyn H. Walter(incumbent) Democratic 4,47425.3% RepublicanJohn V. Turveen Republican 4,03622.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,623
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMerwyn H. WalterWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,94928.1% DemocraticDuaine SwensonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,86227.6% RepublicanHerbert Willoughby Republican 4,01822.8% RepublicanJohn V. Terveen Republican 3,79421.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,339
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMerwyn H. WalterWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,61434.4% DemocraticDuaine SwensonWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,58934.2% RepublicanRobert Kostboth(incumbent) Republican 5,13631.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,993
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald TracyWon Democratic 1,58853.1% RepublicanGeorge Renning(incumbent) Republican 1,40546.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,152
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
South Dakota House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge RenningWon(incumbent) Republican 2,30273.0% IndependentBarbara Authier Independent 85027.0%
- 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 9, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/sd/house/9. Retrieved October 31, 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:9
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026