South Dakota's 5th legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district is represented by 1 senator and 2 representatives. In the Senate, it has been represented by Republican Glen Vilhauer since 2025. In the House, it has been represented by Republicans Matt Roby and Josephine Garcia since 2025.
Geography The district is located within the city of Watertown in Codington County, located in northeastern South Dakota. The district is completely surrounded by the 4th district.
Recent election results South Dakota legislators are elected to two-year terms, with each permitted to serve a maximum of four consecutive two-year terms. Elections are held every even-numbered year.
State senate elections
Year Incumbent Party Firstelected Result General election Primary elections 2024 Glen Vilhauer Republican 2024 Incumbent retired. Republican hold. 2022 Lee Schoenbeck Republican 2018 Incumbent re-elected. 2020 Lee Schoenbeck Republican 2018 Incumbent re-elected. 2018 Neal Tapio Republican 2016 Incumbent retired. Republican hold. 2016 Ried Holien Republican 2010 Incumbent retired. Republican hold. 2014 Ried Holien Republican 2010 Incumbent re-elected. 2012 Ried Holien Republican 2010 Incumbent re-elected.
State House of Representatives elections
Year Incumbent Party Result General election Primary elections 2024 Matt Roby (Seat 1) Josephine Garcia (Seat 2) Republican Republican hold. 2022 Hugh Bartels (Seat 1) Byron Callies (Seat 2) Republican Republican hold. 2020 Hugh Bartels (Seat 1) Nancy York (Seat 2) Republican Republican hold. 2018 Nancy York (Seat 1) Hugh Bartels (Seat 2) Republican Republican hold. 2016 Hugh Bartels (Seat 1) Nancy York (Seat 2) Republican Republican hold. 2014 Lee Schoenbeck (Seat 1) Roger Solum (Seat 2) Republican Republican hold. 2012 Melissa Magstadt (Seat 1) Roger Solum (Seat 2) Republican Republican hold.
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