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John Hughes

House of Representatives, District 13 (two seats)

Republican · Incumbent

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Background

Hughes is an attorney who has practiced in Sioux Falls for about 40 years and is running for re-election to the South Dakota House in District 13. The 2026 District 13 race has two House seats.

Sources: The Ballot Brief, KELOLAND

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

  • Priorities

    He said his three leading issues are pro-life, child-protection and family issues, strong education, and responsible economic growth.

    KELOLAND

  • Data centers

    He said he supported the legislature’s data-center bill of rights and favors smart growth for communities.

    KELOLAND

  • Transparency

    He described himself as strongly supportive of transparency.

    KELOLAND

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