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South Dakota · South Dakota Legislative District 23 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Mark Lapka

RepublicanIncumbent

Electoral history

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

  1. 2024

    State Senate · LD-23 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 100.0% · 9,183 votes

    Won