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

Joe Zweifel

Democratic

2026 race · South Dakota Legislative District 12

70% chance of winning · race rated Lean D

70%30%

56% chance of winning · race rated Toss-up

56%44%
● Joe Zweifel● Kari Shanard-Koenders
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