South Dakota's 3rd legislative district


South Dakota's 3rd legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district is represented by 1 senator and 2 representatives. In the Senate, it has been represented by Republican Carl E. Perry since 2025. In the House, it has been represented by Al Novstrup since 2025 and Brandei Schaefbauer since 2023.

Geography

The district is located in northeastern South Dakota, in Brown County. The district is based in Aberdeen.

Recent election results

South Dakota legislators are elected to two-year terms, with each permitted to serve a maximum of four consecutive two-year terms. Elections are held every even-numbered year.

State senate elections

YearIncumbentPartyFirst
elected		ResultGeneral electionPrimary elections
2024Al NovstrupRepublican2008Incumbent term-limited.
Republican hold.		-
2022Al NovstrupRepublican2008Incumbent re-elected.
2020Al NovstrupRepublican2008Incumbent re-elected.-
2018Al NovstrupRepublican2008Incumbent re-elected.-
2016David NovstrupRepublican2014Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.		-
2014Al NovstrupRepublican2008Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.
2012Al NovstrupRepublican2008Incumbent re-elected.-