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Another South Dakota Republican lawmaker is facing a criminal charge

States Newsroom · October 8, 2026

A South Dakota state senator was cited for driving under the influence this week, marking the third time criminal charges for a state lawmaker have come to light in the space of four months. Leola Republican Mark Lapka, 45, was cited for driving under the influence between Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning…

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Another South Dakota Republican lawmaker is facing a criminal charge

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