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South Dakota · South Dakota Legislative District 17 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Chris Kassin

RepublicanIncumbent2 seats

2026 race · South Dakota Legislative District 17

93% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

7%93%

88% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

12%88%
● Austin Brunick● Chris KassinINCAlso: Troy Redler (R), Leslie Gerrish (D)
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Background

Current office
South Dakota House of Representatives, LD-17
Experience
State legislature
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-17 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 40.7% · 6,699 votes

    Won
  2. 2022

    House of Representatives · LD-17 Nov 8, 2022

    R · 39.3% · 4,938 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026