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Lauren Nelson

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State Senate D-18 · South Dakota · Serving since 2025
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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
1
Elections won
1
Bills sponsored or cosponsored
143
Committees
5

Committee Assignments

5 committees
member·Developmental Disability Service Delivery
member·Education
member·Local Government
member·Medical Marijuana Oversight
member·Transportation
Your actions
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
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Data sourced from official congressional records, CRS, and FEC filings. AllCiv Score methodology available at allciv.com/methodology.