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South Dakota · South Dakota Legislative District 13 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Ali Rae Horsted

Democratic2 seats

2026 race · South Dakota Legislative District 13

21% chance of winning · race rated Lean R

21%79%

28% chance of winning · race rated Lean R

28%72%
● Ali Rae Horsted● Jack KolbeckINCAlso: John Hughes (R)
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Background

Past races on file
1 (0 won)

Links: Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in South Dakota, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    State Senate · LD-13 Nov 5, 2024

    D · 41.5% · 5,948 votes

    Lost

Opponents in 2026