Lauren Nelson (R-South Dakota)

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Lauren Nelson

State Senate D-18 · South Dakota · Serving since 2025

Overview of the Representative's office, activities, and communications.

About

Lauren Nelson is a Republican member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 18 since January 2025. Born in Sinai, South Dakota, she won her first election to the seat in 2024, and her district includes the Yankton area.

Summary generated by AllCiv from public sources.

Years in office

Elections won

Bills sponsored or cosponsored

143

Committees

Committee Assignments

5 committees

member·Developmental Disability Service Delivery

member·Education

member·Local Government

member·Medical Marijuana Oversight

member·Transportation

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District

Population

24,213

Median HH Income

$73K

Unemployment

1.3%

Bachelor's+

31.2%

Veterans

N/A

Median Age

42.6

Mean HH Income

N/A

Poverty Rate

11.9%

HS or Higher

93.5%

Median Home Value

$222K

Median Rent

$782/mo

Owner-Occupied

72.8%

Under 18 / 65+

N/A

Links

Websitesdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4695/Detail

Data sourced from official congressional records, CRS, and FEC filings. AllCiv Score methodology available at allciv.com/methodology.