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South Dakota · South Dakota Legislative District 18 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Lauren Nelson

RepublicanIncumbent

2026 race · South Dakota Legislative District 18

98% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

2%98%

97% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

3%97%
● Kay Swihart● Lauren NelsonINC
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Background

Current office
South Dakota State Senate, LD-18
Experience
State legislature
Past races on file
1 (1 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-18 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 57.2% · 6,189 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026