As a whole, South Dakota Legislative District 24 turned out voters at a higher rate than the state average of 25.34%. Comprised of Hughes, Hyde, Stanley, and Sully Counties, Sully had the highest voter turnout in the district with 43.5%, followed by Stanley with 41.7%, Hughes 28.9% and Hyde 24.7%.
From a field of five – Jeff Monroe, Noel Chicoine, Will Mortenson, Mike Weisgram, and Bob Lowery – voters determined who would advance for consideration in the General Election in November.
District 24 wide, Monroe received 17.47% of the vote, Chicoine 13.34%, Mortenson 32.53%, Weisgram 29.37%, and Lowery 7.29%. In Sully County, Monroe received 28% of the vote, Chicoine 19%, Mortenson 30%, Weisgram 19%, and Lowery 4%. Mortenson and Weisgram advance to the General Election where they will be pitted against the Democratic Party candidate, Amanda Bachmann on the November ballot.
Sully County | ||
votes received | candidate | percentage of vote |
178 | Monroe | 28% |
124 | Chicoine | 19% |
193 | Mortenson | 30% |
120 | Weisgram | 19% |
25 | Lowery | 4% |
640 | ||
votes received | candidate | percentage of vote |
District 24 | ||
1516 | Monroe | 17% |
1558 | Chicoine | 13% |
2824 | Mortenson | 33% |
2549 | Weisgram | 29% |
633 | Lowery | 7% |
9080 | ||
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