South Dakota Senate

South Dakota Senate
South Dakota Legislature
Type
Type	Upper house
Term limits	4 terms (8 years)
History
New session started	January 14, 2025
Leadership
President	Tony Venhuizen (R) since January 30, 2025
President pro tempore	Chris Karr (R) since January 14, 2025
Majority Leader	Jim Mehlhaff (R) since January 14, 2025
Minority Leader	Liz Larson (D) since January 14, 2025
Structure
Seats	35
Political groups	Majority party   Republican (31) Minority party   Democratic (3) Vacant   Vacant (1)
Length of term	2 years
Authority	Article III, South Dakota Constitution
Salary	$12,850.80/session + $151 per legislative day[a][1]
Elections
Last election	November 5, 2024 (35 seats)
Next election	November 3, 2026 (35 seats)
Redistricting	Legislative control
Meeting place
State Senate Chamber South Dakota State Capitol Pierre, South Dakota
Website
South Dakota State Legislature

The South Dakota Senate is the upper house of the South Dakota Legislature. It consists of 35 members, one representing each legislative district. It meets at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre.

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