Jack Kolbeck and Ali Horsted won the 2 seats for House of Representatives, District 13 (two seats) in the November 3, 2026 election, according to unofficial results from South Dakota Secretary of State.
John Hughes finished next with 5,274 votes, 310 behind Ali Horsted.
The election office reported 671 of 671 precincts reporting. In all, 16,731 votes were counted in this race. John Hughes, the incumbent, did not win.
Full results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kolbeck (won) | Republican | 5,873 | 35.1% |
| Ali Horsted (won) | Democratic | 5,584 | 33.4% |
| John Hughes | Republican | 5,274 | 31.5% |
What the job involves
Members of the state legislature write and vote on state laws and the state budget, including school funding and the rules cities and counties work under.
What Jack Kolbeck said during the campaign
- Taxes and affordability: He says he supports lower taxes, opposes a state income tax, and favors reducing housing costs and regulatory burdens. (Jack Kolbeck campaign website)
- Education: He says he supports education opportunities for children in public, private, and alternative settings. (Jack Kolbeck campaign website)
What Ali Horsted said during the campaign
- Affordability: She proposes policies to help families manage housing, energy, food, transportation, and other everyday costs. (Ali for District 13)
- Education: She supports investment in public schools, educators, students, and resources from early learning through higher education and workforce training. (Ali for District 13)
What happens next
These results are unofficial. They become final when election officials certify them at the canvass, and totals can still change a little as remaining mailed and provisional ballots are counted.
Every race in Sioux Falls is on our election results page. More about Jack Kolbeck is on their candidate page.
