Mike Stevens and John Marquardt won the 2 seats for House of Representatives, District 18 (two seats) in the November 3, 2026 election, according to unofficial results from South Dakota Secretary of State.
Karen Springer finished next with 3,021 votes, 831 behind John Marquardt.
The election office reported 671 of 671 precincts reporting. In all, 14,335 votes were counted in this race.
Full results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Stevens (won) | Republican | 5,105 | 35.6% |
| John Marquardt (won) | Republican | 3,852 | 26.9% |
| Karen Springer | Democratic | 3,021 | 21.1% |
| Jarod Holcomb | Democratic | 2,357 | 16.4% |
What the job involves
Members of the state legislature write and vote on state laws and the state budget, including school funding and the rules cities and counties work under.
What Mike Stevens said during the campaign
- Education: His campaign says he supports stable school funding and local control to help schools recruit teachers and prepare students for the workforce. (Mike Stevens for House District 18 (2026))
- Public safety: He says he backs law enforcement and a justice system that protects families. (Mike Stevens for House District 18 (2026))
What happens next
These results are unofficial. They become final when election officials certify them at the canvass, and totals can still change a little as remaining mailed and provisional ballots are counted.
Every race in Sioux Falls is on our election results page. More about Mike Stevens is on their candidate page.
