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Politics in Allen

Who represents Allen

Allen is represented in Congress by Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds and Representative Dusty Johnson. Larry Rhoden is governor.

John ThuneMike RoundsDusty Johnson7 people represent Allen →
Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
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in Washington and South Dakota

What stands out about civic life in Allen

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In South Dakota

Who represents Allen in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Allen.

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Larry RhodenGovernor of South DakotaRepublican · Since 2025Website ↗605-773-3212
State Senate · District 27
Red Dawn FosterState SenatorDemocratWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 27
Liz MayState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
Peri PourierState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How Bennett County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Bennett County. Allen’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President1,088 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican62.1%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat35.8%
Others2.1%

South Dakota: Trump 63.4%, Harris 34.2%

U.S. House · South Dakota's at-large district421,448 votes
Dusty JohnsonRepublican72.0%
Sheryl JohnsonDemocrat28.0%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 31 days away

What South Dakota voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in South Dakota
  • U.S. SenateOne of South Dakota’s two seats (now John Thune, Mike Rounds)
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Dusty Johnson)
  • GovernorNow Larry Rhoden
  • State legislatureThe 3 seats that cover Allen are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Allen
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Allen in Congress

Two senators for all of South Dakota, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of South Dakota
John Thune
John ThuneU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2005Website ↗202-224-2321
Mike Rounds
Mike RoundsU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2015Website ↗202-224-5842
U.S. House · South Dakota's at-large district
Dusty Johnson
Dusty JohnsonU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2019Website ↗202-225-2801

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Allen by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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