South Dakota State Senate District 24
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jim Mehlhaff Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Jim MehlhaffRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Jim Mehlhaff (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Jim MehlhaffIncumbentRepublican
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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
- 9,555
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim MehlhaffWon Republican 9,555100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,246
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim MehlhaffWon Republican 8,246100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,254
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary DuvallWon Republican 9,254100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,508
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff MonroeWon(incumbent) Republican 6,98966.5% DemocraticAmanda Bachmann Democratic 3,51933.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,124
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJef MonroeWon(incumbent) Republican 8,124100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,289
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff MonroeWon(incumbent) Republican 5,47859.0% DemocraticRuth Rehn Democratic 3,81141.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,730
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff MonroeWon Republican 7,730100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,612
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob GrayWon(incumbent) Republican 6,67669.5% DemocraticDonna Fjelstad Democratic 2,93630.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,400
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob GrayWon(incumbent) Republican 7,10568.3% DemocraticKim Sargent Democratic 3,29531.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,337
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob GrayWon(incumbent) Republican 7,337100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,794
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob GrayWon Republican 7,794100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,880
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatricia DehueckWon(incumbent) Republican 7,880100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,082
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatricia DehueckWon Republican 8,082100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,841
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael RoundsWon(incumbent) Republican 7,37474.9% DemocraticRobert Hockett Democratic 2,46725.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,711
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael RoundsWon(incumbent) Republican 7,07066.0% DemocraticKenneth J. Meyer Democratic 3,64134.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,691
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael RoundsWon(incumbent) Republican 8,27077.3% IndependentMary J. Morin Independent 2,42122.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,997
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael RoundsWon(incumbent) Republican 6,59159.9% DemocraticRick A. Riggle Democratic 4,40640.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,116
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael RoundsWon Republican 4,79052.5% DemocraticJacquie Kelley(incumbent) Democratic 4,32647.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,367
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJacquie KelleyWon Democratic 5,30451.2% RepublicanG. Homer Harding(incumbent) Republican 5,06348.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,844
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanG. Homer HardingWon(incumbent) Republican 5,844100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,311
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanG. Homer HardingWon(incumbent) Republican 7,311100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,873
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoris MinerWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,41972.3% RepublicanFlorence Cole Republican 2,45427.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,370
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoris MinerWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,14361.5% RepublicanJohn L. Lillibridge Republican 3,22738.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,008
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoris MinerWon Democratic 5,31666.4% RepublicanClellan L. Bechtold Republican 2,69233.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,809
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBillie H. SuttonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,71060.3% RepublicanWarren E. Sealey Republican 3,09939.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,535
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBillie H. SuttonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,18855.6% RepublicanJohn P. Flynn Republican 3,34744.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,272
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBillie H. SuttonWon Democratic 4,61355.8% RepublicanHoward Peterson Republican 3,65944.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,885
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert BurnsWon(incumbent) Republican 1,885100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,501
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
South Dakota Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert BurnsWon Republican 4,35066.9% IndependentR. W. Hodson Independent 2,15133.1%
- 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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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/sldu:24
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