These tables are historical listings of state senators who served in the

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from statehood in 1889 until the present.

Members of the South Dakota State Senate (1889–1939)

45 senators elected from 41 districts. Senators were elected from single-member districts, with five

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each electing two at-large senators. The number of senators was reduced to 43 senators from 1893 to 1899. A 42nd District was added in 1909.

Members of the South Dakota State Senate (1939–1967)

35 senators elected from 33 districts. Three

each elected two at-large senators.

Members of the South Dakota State Senate (1967-Present)

35 senators elected from 35 single-member districts. From 1967 to 1973, there were only 29 districts, with three

each electing more than one at-large member. District 29 was eliminated from 1973 to 1985, when it became District 11's fifth at-large seat. In 1985, all remaining multi-member districts were eliminated, establishing the current 35 single-member districts.

References

Sources

South Dakota Secretary of State – 2005 South Dakota Legislative Manual

South Dakota Secretary of State – Past Elections

South Dakota Legislature – Legislator Historical Listing
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