John Sjaarda
John Sjaarda Sjaarda ( Republican Party ) also ran for re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives to represent District 2. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 2, 2026. John Sjaarda's career experience includes working as a farmer.
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“For all my life South Dakota has been my home. I grew up on a farm south of Valley Springs where I still farm today. I learned how to work hard, and I love what I do. I have used that strong work ethic to work hard for you in Pierre as your Representative the last 4 years.”
(Candidate Campaign Website) “I have been married to my best friend Kaye for 29 years. We committed to each other at the age of 19 and had 4 children in our first 10 years of marriage.”
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