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Turner County, South Dakota

South Dakota House District 19

See where Hora, Peterson and Bahmuller stand on health care and agriculture. Names follow official Turner County election filings.

About this race

Heidi Hora (Democratic), Drew Peterson (Republican), Jessica Bahmuller (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota House District 19. Voters choose two. Drew Peterson and Jessica Bahmuller are sitting members, per the Legislature's 2026 session roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 2, 2026 primary, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Voters choose 2; the top 2 finishers win seats. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. Sitting officeholders on the ballot: Drew Peterson, Jessica Bahmuller.

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South Dakota › Turner County › South Dakota House District 19

Heidi Hora

Democratic

Biography

Heidi Hora, of Centerville, co-owns Mr. G's auto and tire shop, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting. She is a candidate for the District 19 House seat. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.

Drew Peterson

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Advocate for agriculture, including support for corn and soybean producers.
  • Support rural community development and affordable housing expansion.
  • Support rural healthcare funding and tax relief for families and seniors.
Biography

Drew Peterson is a fifth-generation South Dakota farmer and cattle producer with a finance degree from the University of South Dakota, per his campaign site. He has four years of legislative service and serves on the American Soybean Association Board, per his campaign site. His campaign site lists agriculture advocacy, rural community development and rural healthcare funding among his priorities.

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Jessica Bahmuller

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Support Second Amendment rights and veterans and first responders.
  • Pursue fiscal responsibility and balanced budgets.
  • Invest in education and support rural healthcare access.
Biography

Jessica Bahmuller is a municipal finance officer with ten years of local government experience in Alexandria, per her campaign site. She is seeking reelection to the District 19 House seat after four years in the Legislature, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Her campaign site lists Second Amendment rights, fiscal responsibility, education and rural healthcare access among her priorities.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Dakota House District 19 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for South Dakota House District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Heidi Hora, Drew Peterson and Jessica Bahmuller. Candidate information follows official Turner County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on health care and agriculture.

When is the South Dakota House District 19 election in South Dakota?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for South Dakota are on the South Dakota election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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South Dakota Senate District 19South Dakota House District 16See all 4 Turner County races
Candidate profiles
Heidi Hora, full profileDrew Peterson, full profileJessica Bahmuller, full profileOfficial South Dakota election office