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South Dakota · South Dakota Legislative District 30 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Bret Swanson

Democratic2 seats

2026 race · South Dakota Legislative District 30

<1% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

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<1% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

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● Bret Swanson● Tim GoodwinINCAlso: Trish Ladner (R)
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Background

Past races on file
2 (0 won)

Links: Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

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

  1. 2024

    State Senate · LD-30 Nov 5, 2024

    D · 25.6% · 3,868 votes

    Lost
  2. 2022

    House of Representatives · LD-30 Nov 8, 2022

    D · 16.8% · 3,217 votes

    Lost

Opponents in 2026