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South Dakota · South Dakota Legislative District 12 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Amber Arlint

RepublicanIncumbent2 seats

2026 race · South Dakota Legislative District 12

55% chance of winning · race rated Toss-up

45%55%

44% chance of winning · race rated Toss-up

56%44%
● Stephanie Arne● Amber ArlintINCAlso: Kerry Loudenslager (R)
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Background

Current office
South Dakota House of Representatives, LD-12
Past races on file
2 (2 won)

Links: Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in South Dakota, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    House of Representatives · LD-12 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 31.0% · 6,257 votes

    Won
  2. 2022

    House of Representatives · LD-12 Nov 8, 2022

    R · 28.3% · 4,651 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026