2026 South Dakota 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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House Votes
1. Government Health Program
Appropriates federal funding to carry out the state's Rural Health Transformation Program.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$1,100.00/year
2. Resolution for God's Healing
Urges South Dakotans to seek God's healing presence and mercy upon the state.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. Con-Con
Applies to Congress for an Article V constitutional convention to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
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Constitutional Vote: No
4. Free School Meals
Establishes state-reimbursement rules for school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$1.62/year
5. 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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Constitutional Vote: Yes
6. 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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Constitutional Vote: Yes
How did they vote?
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-010
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-012
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-018
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-006
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-019
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-034
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-006
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-007
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-034
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-032
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-026A
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
20% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-031
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-005
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-030
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-023
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-022
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-021
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-025
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-010
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-007
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-025
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-013
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-028
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-028
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-012
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-033
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-004
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-029
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-017
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-014
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-013
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-002
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-030
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-016
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-001
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-033
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
75% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-027
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-023
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-024
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-015
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-035
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-011
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-020
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-003
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-031
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-021
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-019
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
60% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-027
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-035
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-014
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-026B
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-008
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-029
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-005
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-004
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-003
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-009
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
20% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-017
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-002
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
N/A Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-009
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-018
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-032
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-022
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-008
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-011
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-024
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-015
1. Government Health Program
2. Resolution for God's Healing
3. Con-Con
4. Free School Meals
5. Parental Rights
6. Abortion-drug Ban
