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Kevin Jensen OppScore Rating: +4.16

Kevin Jensen is a Republican State Senate representative for South Dakota district 16 and holds an OppScore of +4.16. OppScore is a nonpartisan political rating system that scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 across the Five Points of Opportunity, using published voting records and public disclosures.

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Kevin Jensen is a Republican state senator from Canton representing South Dakota's District 16 in Lincoln, Turner, and Union counties. A business owner and inventor who previously served eight years in the House, he moved to the Senate in 2025 and serves as Majority Whip. His record centers on constitutional adherence, Second Amendment protections, and pro-life positions.

Kevin Jensen rating summary

• Party: Republican
• Office: State Senate
• State: South Dakota
• District: 16
• OppScore: +4.16 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale
• Score basis: Partial record, documented on 16 of 44 scored questions

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• Ballotpedia profile

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