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State Legislature
Legislature:
Meets January-February in even numbered years, January-March in odd numbered years
House of Representatives:
70 members, 2-year terms
1999 breakdown:
51R, 19D; 60 men, 10 women
Salary:
$6,000/year; $95/day in session
Phone:
(605) 773-3251
Senate:
35 members, 2-year terms
1999 breakdown:
22R, 13D; 25 men, 10 women
Salary:
$6,000/year; $95/day in session
Phone:
(605) 773-3251
Urban Statistics
Sioux Falls:
Mayor Gary Hansen (R), Population 113,233
Rapid City:
Mayor Jim Shaw, Population 57,642
Aberdeen:
Mayor Timothy G. Rich, N-P, Population 25,088
Registered Voters
Republican:
48%
Democrat:
40%
Other:
12%
U.S. Congress
Senate:
2 D
House:
1 R
Term Limits
For state offices:
Yes
Senate:
4 terms
House:
4 terms
Elections
1996 Presidential Vote:
Bob Dole 47%,
Bill Clinton 43%,
Ross Perot 10%
1992 Presidential Vote:
George Bush 41%,
Bill Clinton 37%,
Ross Perot 22%
1988 Presidential Vote:
George Bush 53%,
Michael S. Dukakis 47%
Population
1998 population (est.):
738,171
1990 population:
696,004
1980 population:
690,768
Percent change 1980-90:
+1%
Rank among states (1998):
45
White:
91%
Black:
1%
Asian or Pacific islander:
1%
American Indian or Eskimo:
8%
Hispanic origin:
1%
Urban:
50%
Rural:
50%
Born in state:
70%
Foreign-born:
1%
Under age 18:
197,338 (27%)
Ages 18-64:
435,437 (59%)
65 and older:
105,198 (14%)
Median age:
35.2
Miscellaneous
Web:
www.state.sd.us
Capital:
Pierre
Median household income:
$29,949 (1997)
Rank among states:
44
Total area:
77,121 sq. miles
Rank among states:
17
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999) To suggest updates and corrections: politics.feedback@cq.com
Joyce Hazeltine
Secretary of State
500 East Capitol
Suite 204
Pierre, SD 57501
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