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The U.S. state of South Dakota held elections on November 5, 2024. Primary elections were held on June 4, 2024.[1]
Federal offices
[edit]President of the United States
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An election to determine the president of the United States was held in South Dakota. In the Democratic Party primary, Joe Biden won the state, receiving 74.6% of the vote and sending 16 delegates to the 2024 Democratic National Convention.[2] On July 21, 2024, Biden withdrew from the election amid fallout from a widely-panned debate performance,[3] and Kamala Harris replaced Biden as the Democratic nominee.[4] In the Republican Party primary, Donald Trump ran without opposition.[5] In the general election, Trump won South Dakota with 63.4% of the vote and received 3 electoral votes.[6]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Biden | 13,372 | 74.57% | |
| Marianne Williamson | 2,073 | 11.56% | |
| Dean Phillips | 1,723 | 9.61% | |
| Armando Perez-Serrato | 763 | 4.26% | |
| Candidate | Running mate | Party | Popular vote | Electoral vote | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Votes | % | ||||
| Donald Trump | JD Vance | Republican | 272,081 | 63.43 | 3 | 100.00 | |
| Kamala Harris | Tim Walz | Democratic | 146,859 | 34.24 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Robert F. Kennedy Jr. | Nicole Shanahan | Independent | 7,204 | 1.68 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Chase Oliver | Mike ter Maat | Libertarian | 2,778 | 0.65 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Total | 428,922 | 100.00 | 3 | 100.00 | |||
United States House of Representatives
[edit]An election to determine the member of the United States House of Representatives for South Dakota's at-large congressional district was held. Both the Republican and Democratic nominees—incumbent Dusty Johnson and Sheryl Johnson, respectively—won their primaries uncontested.[8] Dusty won the general election with 72% of the vote.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Dusty Johnson | 303,630 | 72.04% | |
| Democratic | Sheryl Johnson | 117,818 | 27.96% | |
| Total votes | 421,448 | 100.00% | ||
Public Utilities Commission
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An election to determine one of three members of the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission was held. The Republican Party nominated incumbent commissioner Kristie Fiegen. She was appointed in 2011 by Dennis Daugaard, the governor of South Dakota.[10] In June 2024, the Democratic Party, at their state convention in Oacoma, nominated Forrest Wilson as their candidate.[11] In July 2024, the Libertarian Party nominated businessman and volunteer emergency medical technician Gideon Oakes as their candidate.[12] At the general election, Fiegen won re-election with 67.8% of the vote.[13][7] Fiegen was sworn in on January 13, 2025.[14]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Kristie Fiegen | 272,099 | 67.80% | |
| Democratic | Forrest Wilson | 108,029 | 26.92% | |
| Libertarian | Gideon Oakes | 21,176 | 5.28% | |
| Total votes | 401,304 | 100.00% | ||
State Senate
[edit]An election for all 35 seats of the South Dakota Senate was held. The Republican Party retained control of the Senate, taking 32 seats compared to the three seats won by the Democratic Party.[15]
State House
[edit]An election for all 70 seats of the South Dakota House of Representatives was held. The Republican Party retained control of the House, taking 64 seats compared to the six seats won by the Democratic Party.[15]
Supreme Court
[edit]A retention election for the South Dakota Supreme Court was held. Scott P. Myren, who was appointed by Governor Kristi Noem in 2021, retained his seat with 82% of the vote.[16]
Ballot measures
[edit]Amendment E
[edit]Amendment E was a proposed constitutional amendment which would have replaced masculine pronouns in the Constitution of South Dakota with gender-neutral pronouns.[17] The amendment failed to pass, with 57.4% of votes being against it.[18]
Amendment F
[edit]Amendment F was a proposed constitutional amendment which would have enforced worker requirements for specific individuals on Medicaid in the state.[19] The amendment passed, with 56.1% of votes being in favor of it.[20]
Amendment G
[edit]Amendment G was a proposed constitutional amendment which would have established a right to abortion in the Constitution of South Dakota. The amendment failed to pass, with 58.6% of votes being against it.[9]
Amendment H
[edit]Amendment H was a proposed constitutional amendment instituted a nonpartisan primary for federal and state offices. The amendment failed to pass, with 65.6% of votes being against it.[9]
Initiated Measure 28
[edit]Measure 28 was a proposed law that would have eliminated taxes on any product sold for consumption, except for alcoholic beverages and prepared food. The measure failed to pass, with 69.2% of votes being against it.[21]
Polling
[edit]| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] | Margin of error |
Yes | No | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College/Nexstar Media[22] | October 19–22, 2024 | 825 (LV) | ± 3.3% | 36% | 48% | 16% |
Initiated Measure 29
[edit]Measure 29 was a proposed law that would have legalized recreational marijuana. The measure failed to pass, with 55.5% of votes being against it.[9]
Polling
[edit]| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] | Margin of error |
Yes | No | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College/Nexstar Media[22] | October 19–22, 2024 | 825 (LV) | ± 3.3% | 45% | 50% | 5% |
Referred Law 21
[edit]Referred Law 21 was a proposed act that would have allowed counties to impose a $1 per foot surcharge on carbon dioxide pipelines, for any fiscal year where its operator receives a tax credit, as well as establishing certain requirements for pipelines, including for minimum depth and leak or failure responsibility.[23] The act failed to pass, with 59.4% of votes being against it.[24]
Notes and references
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References
- ^ "South Dakota elections, 2024". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
- ^ a b "South Dakota Democratic Primary Election Results". The New York Times. July 29, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ Baker, Graeme; McNamee, Michael Sheils (July 21, 2024). "Biden ends re-election bid, upending White House race". BBC. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ Bierman, Noah; Mehta, Seema (August 22, 2024). "Kamala Harris, making history, accepts Democratic nomination and lashes Trump". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ "South Dakota Republican Primary Election Results". The New York Times. July 29, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ a b "South Dakota President Results: Trump Wins". NBC News. November 5, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Statewide Races". Secretary of State of South Dakota. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ "South Dakota At-Large Congressional District Primary Election Results". The New York Times. July 29, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "2024 South Dakota Elections". NBC News. November 5, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ Haiar, Joshua (October 15, 2024). "Q&A: Kristie Fiegen, incumbent Republican candidate for Public Utilities Commission". South Dakota Searchlight. States Newsroom. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ "Democrats nominate PUC candidate at state convention". South Dakota Searchlight. States Newsroom. June 16, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Huber, Makenzie (July 1, 2024). "Libertarians nominate Public Utilities Commission candidate". South Dakota Searchlight. States Newsroom. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Dircks, Jackson (November 6, 2024). "Republican Kristie Fiegen retains seat on Public Utilities Commission". South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Heemstra, Jody (January 15, 2025). "Hanson elected chairman of South Dakota Public Utilities Commission; Fiegen takes oath for new term". DRGNews. Dakota Radio Group. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ a b Hult, John (November 6, 2024). "Democrats lose ground in Legislature, but pick up seat in longtime Republican district". South Dakota Searchlight. States Newsroom. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ "Partial results indicate voter retention of South Dakota Supreme Court justice". South Dakota Searchlight. States Newsroom. November 6, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ Tupper, Seth (October 7, 2024). "Amendment E: Expanding the state constitution's scope beyond men". South Dakota Searchlight. States Newsroom. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ "South Dakota Amendment E Election Results: Adopt Gender-Neutral Language in the Constitution". The New York Times. December 2, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ Carlson Bender, Vanessa (November 6, 2024). "Amendment F passes: Medicaid work requirements can now be enforced in South Dakota". Argus Leader. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ "South Dakota Amendment F Election Results: Impose Work Requirements for Medicaid". The New York Times. December 2, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ "South Dakota Measure 28 Election Results: Prohibit Taxes on Food and Grocery". The New York Times. December 2, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ a b "October 2024 South Dakota Poll: Trump 62%, Harris 35%". Emerson College Polling. October 24, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ "Referred Law 21: Pipeline Regulations". South Dakota State News. States Newsroom. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ "South Dakota Referred Law 21 Election Results: Regulation for Pipeline Companies". The New York Times. December 2, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2025.