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

John Hughes

RepublicanIncumbent2 seats

2026 race · South Dakota Legislative District 13

Lean R

21%79%

Lean R

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

Current office
South Dakota House of Representatives, LD-13
Experience
State legislature
Past races on file
1 (1 won)

Links: Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

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

  1. 2024

    House of Representatives · LD-13 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 51.5% · 7,735 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026