Another South Dakota Republican lawmaker is facing a criminal charge

By: John Hult

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: October 8, 2026

Words: 559

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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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, McPherson County State’s Attorney Austin Hoffman confirmed to South Dakota Searchlight. Lapka was cited, not arrested, Hoffman said, “due …

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