Democrats Win Sioux Falls House Seats
Democrats gained State House seats in Sioux Falls-area districts in the 2026 midterm elections, using door-to-door canvassing and bullet voting.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Elections
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Democrats won State House of Representatives seats in Sioux Falls-area districts in the 2026 midterm elections. Ali Horsted was elected in District 13 and Erinn Williams in District 14, with all Democratic gains in the election located in Sioux Falls-area districts.
Why it matters
The wins give Democrats new representation in the South Dakota Legislature in Pierre, with newly elected members saying voters felt underrepresented and wanted a new voice.
Democratic candidates knocked nearly 8,000 doors in District 14 during the campaign, and every House seat Democrats gained in the 2026 midterms was in a Sioux Falls-area district. The extraction does not include vote totals or margins for these races.
The players
Ali Horsted
Ali Horsted was elected to represent District 13 in the South Dakota State House of Representatives as a Democrat in the 2026 midterm elections.
Erinn Williams
Erinn Williams was elected to represent District 14 in the South Dakota State House of Representatives as a Democrat in the 2026 midterm elections.
The details
Democratic candidates made personal connections with voters through door-to-door canvassing and porch conversations. They also encouraged voters to use bullet voting by selecting only one candidate when multiple votes were available.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: 2026 midterm election, in which Democrats gained House seats in Sioux Falls-area districts.
Political Context
Democrats gained State House seats in Sioux Falls-area districts during the 2026 midterm elections, the only House seats they gained in South Dakota that cycle according to the reporting. Their wins came alongside other Democratic seats won in other states, with the newly elected members framing their campaigns around voters feeling underrepresented.
Sioux Falls-area residents now have Democratic representatives in the South Dakota House, which may affect how local bills are debated in Pierre. The extraction does not specify which legislation the new members plan to pursue.
The takeaway
Voter turnout and campaign outreach can shift representation in districts that have seen few changes in party control. Residents who want to follow their new representatives can track legislative activity in Pierre once the session begins.
Further reading
Explore more Elections coverage for context on how these Sioux Falls-area races fit into this year's midterm results.
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