Redistricting in South Dakota
Every year after the census is completed, the South Dakota Legislature is constitutionally required to redraw its legislative district boundaries to accommodate shifts in population and ensure equal representation to all South Dakotans. These new boundaries are then implemented across South Dakota for the next ten years.
Census Apportionment Numbers
On April 26, 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau announced the population totals for the 2020 Census. While South Dakota's total population has been calculated, the data used for redistricting will not be available until August. More information on the data can be found on the Bureau's website.
South Dakota Resident Population: 886,667
Average Population per State Senate District: 25,333
2021 Adopted Map
2021 Special Legislative Session on Redistricting
Interim Committee Proposed Maps
House Legislative Redistricting Committee
Senate Legislative Redistricting Committee
Itinerary for October Tour
| City | Date | Time | Location | Address | Room |
|---|
| Rapid City | October 11th | 8am (MST) | Black Hills State University | 4300 Cheyenne Boulevard, Box Elder, SD 57719 | Room 112 |
| Mission | October 11th | 4pm | Rosebud Casino(1)(2) | 30421 U.S. Hwy 83, Valentine, NE(1)(2) | Entertainment Center(1)(2) |
| Mobridge | October 12th | 8am | Wrangler Inn | 820 W Grand Crossing, Mobridge, SD 57601 | Wranger Inn Conference Room |
| Aberdeen | October 12th | 1pm | Aberdeen Recreation & Cultural Center | 225 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401 | TBD |
| Watertown | October 12th | 6pm | Lake Area Technical College | 1201 Arrow Ave NE, Watertown, SD 57201 | LATC Student Center |
| Sioux Falls | October 13th | 2pm | USD Community College | 4801 N Career Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57107 | FADM 186 |
| Sioux Falls | October 13th | 6pm | USD Community College | 4801 N Career Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57107 | FADM 186 |
(1) Masks are
Required.
(2) Location has changed.
South Dakota Redistricting Timetable for 2021
| Date | Milestone |
|---|
| August 12th | Legacy-Format Data Released by U.S. Census Bureau |
| August 30th | Committee Meeting to Discuss Data |
| September 9th | Committee Meeting to Discuss Initial Maps |
| September 22nd | Cancelled |
| September 30th | Committee Meeting to Finalize Draft Maps for October Tour |
| September 30th | New-Format Data Released by U.S. Census Bureau |
| October 11th-13th | Redistricting Committees Holding Meetings Across the State |
| October 18th | Committee Meeting to Discuss and Incorporate Public Feedback |
| October 25th | Committee Meeting to Finalize Draft Maps for Special Session |
| November 8th | Special Session to Adopt Legislation Regarding Redistricting |
| December 1st | Constitutional Deadline for Legislature to Complete Redistricting |
