Gosch, Werner Win District 23 House Seats
Spencer Gosch and Dick Werner won State Representative District 23 seats in South Dakota's November 3, 2026 election, with statewide turnout at 49.37%.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Spencer Gosch and Dick Werner won State Representative District 23 seats, while Jana Hunt won State Representative District 28A. Statewide, 310,298 votes were cast out of 628,563 registered voters, a turnout of 49.37%.
Why it matters
The results determine which candidates represent these South Dakota districts in the state Legislature. Turnout data gives a measure of participation across the state in the election.
Statewide turnout was 49.37%, with 310,298 votes cast from 628,563 registered voters. In District 23, Gosch led with 5,578 votes (43%) ahead of Werner's 5,190 (40%) and Heinz's 2,290 (18%), and Jana Hunt won District 28A with 1,832 votes (59%) to Chastity Jewett's 1,297 (41%).
The players
Spencer Gosch
Gosch won a State Representative District 23 seat in South Dakota's legislative election.
Dick Werner
Werner won a State Representative District 23 seat in South Dakota's legislative election.
Larry Rhoden
Rhoden remains Governor of South Dakota following the 2026 election.
The details
Gosch and Werner won the two State Representative seats in District 23, and Mark Lapka received all 6,267 votes in the State Senator District 23 race. Jana Hunt won the State Representative District 28A race over Chastity Jewett. Larry Rhoden remains Governor, and Mike Rounds and Marty Jackley each won their races.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Election held and results reported.
Season Trajectory
The results keep Larry Rhoden in the governor's office and continue the state's established legislative lineup in these districts. The 49.37% statewide turnout provides a baseline measure of participation for the 2026 cycle.
Winning candidates in District 23 and District 28A will represent those districts in the state Legislature. Voters in South Dakota should check their county and state election offices for official certified results.
The takeaway
Turnout of 49.37% statewide offers a measure of how many registered South Dakotans took part in the 2026 election. Track certified results through the state's official election resources.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by DRGNews.
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