Simplified: More than 50 people want to represent Sioux Falls in the state legislature across 11 legislative districts in the metro area. Sioux Falls Simplified is looking for your input as we compile a Simplified Election Guide ahead of Nov. 3. More than half a dozen races in the Sioux Falls area have already been decided in the primary election because only the Republican party fielded a candidate. In 2022 – the last midterm election year – about one-third of statehouse races were decided before Election Day. In 2022 – the last midterm election year – about one-third of statehouse races were decided before Election Day.