Meet the new Democrats behind Sioux Falls' small blue midterm splash
South Dakota may not have seen the same blue wave as in other states this midterm election, as no Democrat has won a statewide race in South Dakota since 2008 , but there was certainly a small blue splash in Sioux Falls. Four newcomer Democrats gained ground in the District 11, 12, 13 and 14 House races, turning those districts purple, as they’ll now share House representation with a Republican for their district. Democrats also turned District 10 fully blue, and kept District 15 blue, making them the only two fully blue, Democrat-led districts in the state. More: After historic midterm blue wave, new Democrats arrive on Capitol Hill All totaled, there will be 12 Democrats in the Legislature this winter, up from eight last year, with 10 coming from the Sioux Falls area. It’s the first time since 2008 that Democrats have added seats to the Legislature. Returning to blue in District 10 The District 10 House was previously split between a Republican and a Democrat – Bobbi Andera (R) and Erin Healy (D). But newcomer Democrats Adam Bair and Kathleen Brudvig will now represent the district in the House, bringing District 10 back to being fully blue, as
