According to unofficial election results from the State Secretary's office, thirty-nine female lawmakers will serve; up eight from the 2023-24 legislature.

Progressive priorities such as abortion rights, grocery tax repeal and legalized recreational marijuana were all defeated.

The growth in female representation in South Dakota is part of a trend nationally, though most legislatures don’t have gender parity.

In Siouxland, there are four races for the Legislature, one for the South Dakota Senate and three for the South Dakota House.

See live updates of South Dakota election results from the 2024 election, including House races, state elections and ballot initiatives.

South Dakota's government officials took the opportunity to congratulate President-elect Donald J. Trump following the election.