R South Dakota Senate · District 11 On the 2026 ballot

Sen. Chris Karr

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Session

Total votes

3,722

all sessions

Attendance

96%

120 missed

Near the chamber average

With party

86%

of cast votes

Near the chamber average

Bipartisan score

9%

crosses aisle rarely

Near the chamber average

Voting record

Yea

2,953

voted in favor

Nay

579

voted against

Absent

120

missed votes

Total cast

3,722

across all sessions

Crossed party

477

votes against own party

This page

3,722

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Bill

Description

Vote

Result

Tally

Date

HB 1021

authorize the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to dismantle and demolish buildings on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

Yea

Passed

34–0

Feb 2, 2026

SCR 607

supporting congressional authorization for, and federal participation in, major rural water supply projects identified by the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems.

Yea

Passed

34–0

Feb 2, 2026

SB 33

modify the number of signatures required on certain election-related petitions.

Yea

Passed

8–1

Feb 2, 2026

SB 21

modify tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability. Against party

Nay

Passed

21–13

Feb 2, 2026

SB 91

clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances.

Yea

Passed

34–0

Feb 2, 2026

HB 1042

authorize the construction of a National Guard vehicle maintenance shop in Sturgis, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

Yea

Passed

34–0

Feb 2, 2026

SB 21

modify tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability. Against party

Nay

Passed

18–16

Feb 2, 2026

SB 21

modify tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability.

Nay

Failed

15–18

Jan 29, 2026

SB 36

authorize certain utilities to establish wildfire mitigation plans and associated liability limitations for wildfire damages. Against party

Nay

Passed

29–4

Jan 29, 2026

HB 1054

repeal the creation and budgeting for the Digital Dakota Network.

Yea

Passed

6–0

Jan 29, 2026