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Politics in Lawrence

Who represents Lawrence

Lawrence 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 Lawrence →
Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
7
in Washington and South Dakota

What stands out about civic life in Lawrence

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

★ What stands out · In South Dakota

Who represents Lawrence in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Lawrence.

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Larry RhodenGovernor of South DakotaRepublican · Since 2025Website ↗605-773-3212
State Senate · District 21
MyKala VoitaState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 21
Jim HalversonState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
Marty OverwegState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How Charles Mix County voted in 2024

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

President3,615 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican70.6%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat27.7%
Others1.8%

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 Lawrence are listed below

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

How to vote in Lawrence
  • 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 Lawrence 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
Closer to home

Where Lawrence’s own decisions get made

Local leaders and public meetings. Most of what shapes daily life (roads, schools, taxes, zoning) is decided here.

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Public meetings

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Lawrence’s leaders

Who chairs the select board or serves as mayor? Neighbors keep this current.

Budget, taxes and staff on Town Hall →

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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 Lawrence 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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