The South Dakota Legislature’s House and Senate Legislative Redistricting Committees spent three days on the road last week (Oct. 11-13, 2021) taking public input on what the state’s new legislative districts should look like.
Senate Redistricting Committee chair Sen. Mary Duvall of Pierre says more than 200 people attended the seven listening sessions. She says about half provided public comments.
Duvall says a handful of different maps have brought to the redistricting committees.
The Senate Legislative Redistricting Committee and the House Legislative Redistricting Committee are holding their fifth meeting this afternoon (Oct. 18, 2021,) at 2:30pm CT. The meeting is being conducted via electronic conference and in Room 414 of the State Capitol in Pierre to allow for both remote and in-person participation.
Duvall says unless you live in Lawrence County, the boundaries of your legislative district are going to have to change.
Information regarding redistricting in South Dakota, including census numbers, laws, current maps, court cases, resources, and the South Dakota Redistricting Timetable for 2021, is available on the LRC website at https://sdlegislature.gov/Redistricting/Home. Additional thoughts and ideas can be emailed to sdredistricting@sdlegislature.gov.
The Senate Legislative Redistricting Committee is chaired by Senator Mary Duvall (R-Pierre) with vice chair Jim Bolin (R-Canton). Members include Senators Casey Crabtree (R-Madison), Michael Diedrich (R-Rapid City), Helene Duhamel (R-Rapid City), Troy Heinert (D-Mission), and Kyle Schoenfish (R-Scotland).
The House Legislative Redistricting Committee is chaired by Representative Spencer Gosch (R-Glenham) with vice chair Kent Peterson (R-Salem). Members include Ryan Cwach (D-Yankton), Drew Dennert (R-Aberdeen), Mike Derby (R-Rapid City), Jon Hansen (R-Dell Rapids), Liz May (R-Kyle), and Bethany Soye (R-Sioux Falls).
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