2016Final results
2016 election for South Dakota Legislative District 13
South Dakota House of Representatives · South Dakota
2 seats: G. Mark Mickelson (R), Sue Peterson (R) won.
2 seatsG. Mark MickelsonRepublican · winner · incumbent
37.8%7,696
Sue PetersonRepublican · winner
27.5%5,599
P. James Eckhoff Jr.Democrat
19.4%3,948
Ellee SpawnDemocrat
15.3%3,114
The same year, the district voted D+4.9 for president; this race was R+17.3, a split ticket.20,357 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET