Result

Republicans Carrie Sanderson and Nick Buchholz won both seats in South Dakota House District 25 in the Nov. 3 general election. The two candidates ran without general election opposition and will represent the district in the South Dakota House of Representatives. ​

According to the South Dakota secretary of state's unofficial election results, Sanderson received 6,325 votes (57.9%), while Buchholz received 4,602 votes (42.1%), with all 16 precincts reporting. Because voters could select two candidates for two seats, both Republicans won the election. The percentages represent shares of candidate votes cast, not the percentage of voters supporting each candidate.

Candidates and platforms

Carrie Sanderson, a Republican, supports low taxes, balanced budgets and eliminating government waste. Her campaign website says these goals would help keep South Dakota's economy strong and allow families to keep more of what they earn.

Sanderson also emphasizes practical solutions and local leadership. Her campaign describes her as committed to keeping South Dakota strong and open for business. She supports law enforcement, gun rights and abortion restrictions, describing herself as pro-life and advocating community-based support for mothers, children and families.

Nick Buchholz, the other Republican winner, has publicly opposed legislation expanding gambling in South Dakota, according to the South Dakota Voter candidate questionnaire. A comprehensive campaign platform was not independently established. The general election ballot listed only Sanderson and Buchholz, and both won seats. Neither faced a general election opponent.

District and chamber

District 25 elects two representatives to the South Dakota House of Representatives. The district includes communities in Minnehaha and Moody counties, including Dell Rapids and Flandreau. Sanderson is from Flandreau, while Buchholz is from Dell Rapids.

Neither Sanderson nor Buchholz was an incumbent. Their election brings two new Republican representatives to the district. Both are expected to serve two-year terms beginning with the next legislative session in January 2027. The supplied nationwide election record lists 3,698 called state House winners: 1,978 Democrats, 1,712 Republicans, six independents, and one winner each under the party codes N and X. Democrats lead Republicans by 266 winners.

The tally excludes 873 of 4,571 election records without a listed winning party, covering about 81% of the supplied records. These figures have not been independently verified against a consolidated nationwide dataset and should not be interpreted as the partisan composition of South Dakota's 70-member House. The general election was held Nov. 3, and both winners are expected to begin their terms when the Legislature convenes in January.

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