Many state legislative races pending, several in line for recount as former lawmakers seek return

By: John Hult

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 922

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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The makeup of the Legislature was up in the air as of 1:00 the morning after South Dakota’s primary election.

Ten Republican state lawmakers ousted in 2024 are angling to get their seats back in 2026. Results were mixed for the nine who had primaries on Tuesday, with results still coming in for several races and others set for possible recounts.

Shawn Bordeaux of Rosebud won the state’s only Democratic primary, beating Troy …

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