Sands previously served in the House in 2011, 2009, 2007, and 1997, as well as the Senate in 2019, 2017, and 2015.
SD 49 election results
Last in-cycle for Senate election in 2018. House seats are elected every two years, Senate seats every four.
General election vote, 2018
Won by 3% (343 votes)
Party primary vote, 2018
Ran unopposed
Governor vote in district, 2020
Won by 5% (697 votes)
Voting statistics
Of 1,905 Senate floor votes involving bills:
66%With majority of Senate lawmakers
60%With majority of GOP caucus
97%With majority of Dem. caucus
Sands has been absent or excused for 0 votes.
Bills sponsored
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Committee assignments
- Senate Highways and Transportation
- Senate Judiciary - Minority Vice Chair
- Senate Public Health, Welfare and Safety
- Senate Legislative Administration - Minority Vice Chair
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