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2016Final results

2016 election for South Dakota Legislative District 15

South Dakota House of Representatives · South Dakota

2 seats: Karen Soli (D), Jamie Smith (D) won.

2 seats
Karen SoliDemocrat · winner · incumbent
30.7%2,621
Jamie SmithDemocrat · winner
28.3%2,414
Mike MyersIndependent
20.9%1,784
Eric LeggettIndependent
20.1%1,719
The same year, the district voted D+7.4 for president.8,538 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

EvenD+26.82002D+8.92004D+28.72006D+14.82008D+11.02020D+1.52022

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET