Sioux Falls elections · Candidate listing
Jack Kolbeck
House of Representatives, District 13 (two seats)
Republican · Incumbent
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Candidate websiteBackground
Jack Kolbeck is a Republican incumbent representing House District 13 and is seeking reelection in 2026. He previously served in the Legislature, including eight years in the Senate, and worked for 54 years in the beer and beverage business, most recently at Beal Distributing.
Sources: South Dakota Public Broadcasting, Sioux Falls Simplified
What the candidate has said
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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 websiteVeterans and disability
For this 2026 legislative session, he said he wants to extend higher-education benefits to federal veterans who are 100% disabled. He also favors services that let people with disabilities remain at home with family rather than be required to live in an institution to receive care.
KELOLAND NewsEducation
He says he supports education opportunities for children in public, private, and alternative settings.
Jack Kolbeck campaign website
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