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Chris Karr

Republican · South Dakota · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for South Dakota Senate District 11, South Dakota

Top priorities

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  • Reduce taxes and increase government efficiency
  • Defend constitutional rights and use taxpayer funds responsibly
Biography

Chris Karr is the incumbent state senator for South Dakota Senate District 11 and serves as Senate President Pro Tempore, per the South Dakota Legislature's official roster and his campaign site. He is a business owner and financial consultant who previously served four terms in the state House before his election to the Senate in 2024, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

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South Dakota Senate District 11South Dakota · 2026Minnehaha County sample ballot

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