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John Hughes

Republican · South Dakota · 2026 · Incumbent

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South Dakota House District 13South Dakota · 2026Minnehaha County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Property tax relief and reform
  • Parental rights in education and medical decisions
  • Law enforcement and public safety

Per the campaign site.

Biography

John Hughes currently serves in the South Dakota House of Representatives for District 13 and is an attorney who has practiced law in Sioux Falls for the past forty years, per the South Dakota Legislature member directory and the campaign site. Hughes and spouse Beth received the Angels in Adoption Award from the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute for helping build more than 500 families through adoption in 45 states, per the campaign site.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 27, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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