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2018Final results

2018 election for South Dakota Legislative District 16

South Dakota House of Representatives · South Dakota

2 seats: Kevin Jensen (R), David L. Anderson (R) won.

2 seats
Kevin JensenRepublican · winner · incumbent
34.7%6,121
David L. AndersonRepublican · winner · incumbent
32.5%5,739
Chad SkilesDemocrat
17.0%2,995
15.9%2,806
17,661 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2018

Races before and after

EvenR+7.72010R+1.22012R+14.22016R+31.42018R+36.02022R+43.52024

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET