District 15 DemocratsState Senate Vote for one
Erik MuckeyDemocrat · Elected
63.3%3,290
Brenda LawrenceRepublican
36.7%1,909
Election results · Nov. 3, 2026
Thank you, District 15.
You knocked doors, made calls and talked with your neighbors. Now Erik Muckey, Kadyn Wittman and June CopperStad are headed to Pierre.
2026 election results
A clean sweep in District 15.
All three District 15 seats went to the Democratic team. Erik moves up to the State Senate. Kadyn returns for a third term in the House, and June joins her there.
State House Top two win
Kadyn WittmanDemocrat · Re-elected
32.8%3,202
June CopperStadDemocrat · Elected
29.7%2,906
Joni TschetterRepublican
19.3%1,886
André ZachariahsRepublican
18.2%1,780
Unofficial results from the South Dakota Secretary of State, all 11 District 15 precincts reporting. Results become official after the Minnehaha County canvass. See every race (opens in a new tab)
In their words
“We did it! Thank you, District 15, for electing me to serve as your next State Senator. I’m deeply proud to join Representative Kadyn Wittman and June CopperStad as your legislative team in Pierre. This is leadership that works for you.”
“The results are in, and I am so proud to be reelected for my third term in the South Dakota House of Representatives! Congratulations to my district mate Erik Muckey on his Senate win, and welcome to the House, June CopperStad! To our voters: thank you for your trust and support. We won’t let you down.”
“I am so grateful for your support, and I cannot wait to fight for you in Pierre! District 15 is a community that serves each other with humility and generosity. We come from every walk of life. We see the infinite value of one another, and we will continue to bring that energy and advocacy to Pierre!”
The bigger picture
Democrats gained seats in the Legislature for the first time since 2008.
Next year, 12 Democrats will serve in the 105-member Legislature, up from 8. Ten of them are from the Sioux Falls area, including new House members in Districts 11, 12, 13 and 14.
Read the story in South Dakota Searchlight → (opens in a new tab)- District 10Sen. Liz Larson, Kathleen Brudvig and Adam Bair
- District 11Sonja Mentzer
- District 12Stephanie Arne
- District 13Ali Rae Horsted
- District 14Erinn Williams
- District 15Erik Muckey, Kadyn Wittman and June CopperStad
Meet your District 15 legislators
Your neighbors, now your voice in Pierre.
In District 15, we look out for each other. Hear from Erik Muckey, your next state senator, and Kadyn Wittman and June CopperStad, your state representatives.
Starting January 2027
Your District 15 legislators
Erik Muckey in the State Senate. Kadyn Wittman and June CopperStad in the State House. One team for downtown and north-central Sioux Falls.
STATE SENATOR-ELECT
Erik Muckey
A seventh-generation South Dakotan and USD graduate. Led youth suicide prevention work before joining the House in 2025, where he served on the committee that writes the state budget. Elected to the State Senate in 2026.
"Work harder. Work smarter. Work together."
erikmuckey.com → (opens in a new tab)
STATE REPRESENTATIVE · RE-ELECTED
Kadyn Wittman
Augustana graduate and YMCA development director. House Minority Whip and chair of the state Corrections Commission. Her school meals bill became law in 2026, and she works on homelessness and criminal justice reform.
"Building a brighter future for all South Dakotans."
kadynforhouse.com → (opens in a new tab)
STATE REPRESENTATIVE-ELECT
June CopperStad
Community health worker, patient advocate and NAACP Sioux Falls leader. Ten years serving District 15, from youth justice work to street medicine with unhoused neighbors.
"A South Dakota for ALL, one neighbor at a time."
juneforsd.com → (opens in a new tab)What happens next
The election is over. The work isn’t.
1
Results go official
Minnehaha County canvasses the votes in the days after the election. Then the results are final.
2
Session starts in January
Erik, Kadyn and June take their seats in Pierre when the 2027 legislative session opens in January.
3
Tell them what matters
Your legislators work for you. Share what’s on your mind before and during session. They want to hear it.
4
Keep showing up
Come to a D15 gathering, bring a neighbor and help us build for the next election, starting now.
Want updates from Pierre during session, plus invites to D15 gatherings? Sign up, and we’ll keep you in the loop.
Get updates
Where we are
Downtown to 60th.
District 15 runs from Falls Park and downtown north past the airport to 60th Street North. It's Pettigrew Heights and Terrace Park, the Washington Pavilion and the Downtown Library, the Fairgrounds and the Zoo.
- West: I-29
- North: 60th St N
- East: I-229, then Cliff Ave
- South: 14th St, Minnesota Ave, W 18th St
D15 Neighbors
Let’s keep this going.
We won because neighbors talked to neighbors. Two years ago, a District 15 House seat came down to 9 votes. This year, all three seats were ours. Let’s keep building.
Get updates from PierreHear what your legislators are working on during the 2027 session.
Come to a gatheringFamily meals, picnics and neighborhood get-togethers. All year, not just in election season.
Build for the next oneHost a gathering on your block, or sign up to knock doors when the next campaign starts.
Coming up
Events
Mon., Oct. 19 · 6 p.m. · BibiSol
District 15 Family Meal
A four-course, family-style dinner from Chef Marcela Salas, inspired by the childhood tables of Kadyn, Erik and June. $125. Only 32 seats.
Coming up
New gatherings are on the way. Sign up, and we’ll send you the next invite.
Keep the porch light on.
Winning took all of us. Staying strong takes the same. Every gift keeps D15 organized between elections and gets us ready for the next one. It stays right here in District 15.