1972Final results
1972 election for South Dakota Legislative District 25
South Dakota House of Representatives · South Dakota
2 seats: Charles E. Clay (R), Edwin K. Barkley (R) won.
2 seatsCharles E. ClayRepublican · winner · incumbent
28.1%3,795
Edwin K. BarkleyRepublican · winner · incumbent
25.5%3,441
Charles FlyteDemocrat
23.6%3,184
William H. Young Sr.Democrat
22.9%3,095
13,515 votes
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1972
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET