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South Dakota › South Dakota State Senate · November 3, 2026 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

South Dakota Legislative District 31

Randy Deibert has no major-party opponent.

Randy Deibert has no major-party opponent.

The candidates

The district

Lean R+34: how much more Democratic or Republican than the nation it votes for president.

Presidential vote

← RepublicanDemocratic →2016 presidentR+37.7R+39.9 vs. nation2020 presidentR+31.7R+36.3 vs. nation

Precinct results re-aggregated to the current district lines.

Who lives here

Population
27,233
People per km²
13
Adults with a B.A.+
33%
White, no degree
61%of adults
  • White 89%
  • Hispanic 4%
  • Other / multiracial 7%

American Community Survey 2020–2024, aggregated from census tracts.

Past results

Results in the same-numbered district; earlier elections may have used different lines.

2024

10,294 votes · Uncontested by the other party
✓ Randy Deibert (R)100.0%

2022

8,536 votes · Uncontested by the other party
✓ Randy Deibert (R)100.0%

2020 Earlier district lines

9,911 votes · Uncontested by the other party
✓ Timothy R Johns (R)100.0%

2020 President Vote in this district

13,290 two-party votes · R+31.7 · R+36.3 vs. the nation
✓ Donald Trump (R)65.9%
Joe Biden (D)34.1%

2016 President Vote in this district

10,767 two-party votes · R+37.7 · R+39.9 vs. the nation
✓ Donald Trump (R)68.8%
Hillary Clinton (D)31.2%