Chris Karr

Republican · Candidate for South Dakota State Senate District 11 · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the South Dakota House, 2017–2022.

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Donor-based DIME score: moderately right.

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What party is Chris Karr?
Chris Karr is running as a Republican.
Is Chris Karr the incumbent?
Yes. Chris Karr currently holds this office.
Who is Chris Karr running against?
Aaron Matson, for South Dakota State Senate District 11.
Is Chris Karr liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Chris Karr is moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
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