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2020Final results

2020 election for South Dakota Legislative District 15

South Dakota State Senate · South Dakota

Reynold F. Nesiba (D) won with 54.7% of the vote, defeating Thor Bardon (R) by 9.5 points.

Reynold F. NesibaDemocrat · winner · incumbent
54.7%4,127
Thor BardonRepublican
45.3%3,411
7,538 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 10:09 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2020

Races before and after

EvenD+22.22004D+24.12006D+30.22008D+9.52020D+5.52022D+4.92024

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 10:09 AM ET