South Dakota's 6th 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 Ernie Otten Jr. since 2025. In the House, it is represented by Republicans Aaron Aylward and Herman Otten.
Geography The district is located in the southern suburbs of Sioux Falls entirely within Lincoln County, in southeastern South Dakota. Its largest city is Harrisburg.
Recent elections 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 Ernie Otten Jr. Republican 2024 Incumbent retired. Republican hold. 2022 Herman Otten Republican 2020 Incumbent re-elected. 2020 Herman Otten Republican 2012 Incumbent retired. Republican hold. 2018 Ernie Otten Jr. Republican 2012 Incumbent re-elected. 2016 Ernie Otten Jr. Republican 2012 Incumbent re-elected. 2014 Ernie Otten Jr. Republican 2012 Incumbent re-elected. 2012 Art Fryslie Republican 2008 Incumbent re-elected.
State House of Representatives elections
Year Incumbent Party Result General election Primary elections 2024 Herman Otten (Seat 1) Aaron Aylward (Seat 2) Republican Republican hold. 2022 Ernie Otten Jr. (Seat 1) Aaron Aylward (Seat 2) Republican Republican hold. 2020 Ernie Otten Jr. (Seat 1) Aaron Aylward (Seat 2) Republican Republican hold. 2018 Herman Otten (Seat 1) Isaac Latterell (Seat 2) Republican Republican hold. 2016 Herman Otten (Seat 1) Isaac Latterell (Seat 2) Republican Republican hold. 2014 Herman Otten (Seat 1) Isaac Latterell (Seat 2) Republican Republican hold. 2012 Herman Otten (Seat 1) Isaac Latterell (Seat 2) Republican Republican hold.
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