South Dakota State House District 7
Leans Republican — 27K residents
South Dakota State House District 7 is a state house district that has a population of 26,511. In the 2020 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+10.2. Akashic Edge tracks 4 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020* | 43.3% | 53.5% | R+10.2 | R+0.1 |
| 2016* | 40.6% | 50.7% | R+10.1 | R+6.9 |
| 2012* | 46.7% | 50.0% | R+3.3 | R+14.7 |
| 2008* | 54.4% | 43.0% | D+11.4 | — |
* Pre-2022 results projected onto current district boundaries. Actual boundaries at the time of the election may have differed.
What defines SD-HD-07?
SD-HD-07 has been won by both parties in the last 4 presidential elections (1D, 3R) — a genuine swing geography. It has a working-class, predominantly white electorate — strong Republican base territory.
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Key Insights
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2008, Republicans in 2020
- Shifted 21.6 points toward Republicans over the last 4 elections
- Highly elastic — margins have ranged 21.6 points across recent elections, suggesting a volatile electorate
Who Lives Here
| Group | SD-HD-07 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 85.6% | 79.8% | 57.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 4.1% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
Asian | 3.4% | 1.4% | 6.0% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.3% | 4.2% | 4.0% |
Black / African American | 2.3% | 2.3% | 12.2% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 1.3% | 7.5% | 0.9% |
Who lives in South Dakota State House District 7? 26,511 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in SD-HD-07
How competitive is SD-HD-07?
Other South Dakota State House Districts
36 total| Name | Margin ↓ |
|---|---|
| SD-HD-26A | D+27.1 |
| SD-HD-15 | D+8.1 |
| SD-HD-10 | D+7.5 |
| SD-HD-27 | R+0.2 |
| SD-HD-32 | R+1.8 |
| SD-HD-14 | R+3.4 |
| SD-HD-12 | R+5.2 |
| SD-HD-11 | R+9.6 |
| SD-HD-28A | R+10.1 |
| SD-HD-13 | R+10.3 |
| SD-HD-34 | R+16.3 |
| SD-HD-17 | R+18.7 |
| SD-HD-01 | R+23.0 |
| SD-HD-03 | R+23.5 |
| SD-HD-09 | R+23.9 |
| SD-HD-02 | R+29.3 |
| SD-HD-31 | R+30.5 |
| SD-HD-06 | R+32.6 |
| SD-HD-35 | R+33.8 |
| SD-HD-33 | R+34.8 |
| SD-HD-18 | R+34.9 |
| SD-HD-08 | R+36.6 |
| SD-HD-26B | R+37.4 |
| SD-HD-05 | R+38.0 |
| SD-HD-25 | R+39.5 |