2026 SD Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the South Dakota Legislature in 2026 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
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Senate Votes
1. Con-Con
Applies to Congress for an Article V constitutional convention to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: No
2. Government Health Program
Appropriates federal funding to carry out the state's Rural Health Transformation Program.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: No
Annual cost per household: -$1,100.00
3. Parental Rights
Would have codified certain parental rights in state law, including the right of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and healthcare of their minor children.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes
4. Government Loans
Authorizes loans from the South Dakota Housing Infrastructure Fund for airport infrastructure projects.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: No
Annual cost per household: -$547.00
5. Abortion-drug Ban
Prohibits the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of drugs, substances, or other items intended to cause an unlawful abortion.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes
6. Free School Meals
Establishes state-reimbursement rules for school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: No
Annual cost per household: -$1.62
How did they vote?
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-035
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-029
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-008
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-017
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-031
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-032
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
25% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-027
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-026
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-009
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-034
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-030
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-016
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-011
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-002
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-023
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-010
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-013
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-028
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-024
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-020
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-018
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-006
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-003
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-025
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-007
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-001
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-004
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-019
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-015
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-005
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-033
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-021
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-014
1. Con-Con
2. Government Health Program
3. Parental Rights
4. Government Loans
5. Abortion-drug Ban
6. Free School Meals
