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Chris Karr

R
State Senate D-11 · South Dakota · Serving since 2025
Legislation
Overview of the Representative's office, activities, and communications.

About

Chris Karr is a Republican member of the South Dakota State Senate representing District 11, having taken office on January 14, 2025. He previously served in the South Dakota House of Representatives for District 11. Born in 1980 in Tabor, South Dakota, he is a businessman who has run for office in South Dakota elections from 2000 to 2026, winning three contests and losing two.

Summary generated by AllCiv from public sources.
Years in office
1
Elections won
3
Bills sponsored or cosponsored
244
Committees
10

Committee Assignments

10 committees · 6 leadership roles
chair·Bonding
chair·Developmental Disability Service Delivery
chair·Executive Board
chair·Legislative Procedure
chair·Legislative Procedure
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District
Population
27,159
Median HH Income
$84K
Unemployment
2.7%
Bachelor's+
32.0%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
37.5
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
7.4%
HS or Higher
92.0%
Median Home Value
$277K
Median Rent
$1,031/mo
Owner-Occupied
69.7%
Under 18 / 65+
N/A
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Data sourced from official congressional records, CRS, and FEC filings. AllCiv Score methodology available at allciv.com/methodology.