Roger DeGroot
2023 - Present
2025
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Roger DeGroot (Republican Party) is a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 7. He assumed office on January 10, 2023. His current term ends on January 14, 2025.
DeGroot (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives to represent District 7. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Republican primary on June 4, 2024.
Biography
Roger DeGroot's career experience includes working as an educator.[1] DeGroot served as the superintendent of the Brookings School District.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
DeGroot was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 7 (2 seats)
Incumbent Roger DeGroot, incumbent Mellissa Heermann, Blake Stevens, and Fedora Sutton-Butler are running in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 7 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
 | Roger DeGroot (R) | |
 | Mellissa Heermann (R) | |
 | Blake Stevens (D) | |
| Fedora Sutton-Butler (D) | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Cole Sartell (D)
- Penny Hauffe (D)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Penny Hauffe and Cole Sartell advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 7.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 7 (2 seats)
Incumbent Mellissa Heermann and incumbent Roger DeGroot defeated Jeffrey Struwe in the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 7 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mellissa Heermann | 38.4 | 781 |
| ✔ | | Roger DeGroot | 35.0 | 712 |
| Jeffrey Struwe | 26.5 | 539 | |
| Total votes: 2,032 | |||
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2022
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 7 (2 seats)
Roger DeGroot and Mellissa Heermann defeated Cole Sartell in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 7 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Roger DeGroot (R) | 38.7 | 4,980 |
| ✔ | | Mellissa Heermann (R) | 34.7 | 4,461 |
 | Cole Sartell (D) | 26.7 | 3,431 | |
| Total votes: 12,872 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mary Perpich (D)
- Lisa Johnsen (D)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Lisa Johnsen and Mary Perpich advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 7.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 7 (2 seats)
Mellissa Heermann and Roger DeGroot defeated Doug Post and Matt Doyle in the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 7 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mellissa Heermann | 31.4 | 1,280 |
| ✔ | | Roger DeGroot | 30.6 | 1,245 |
 | Doug Post | 29.1 | 1,184 | |
| Matt Doyle | 8.9 | 363 | |
| Total votes: 4,072 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2023
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In 2023, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 27.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate South Dakota House of Representatives District 7 |
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