The Ballot Brief
Minnehaha County, South Dakota

South Dakota House District 12

3 candidates are tracked for South Dakota House District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Stephanie Arne, Kerry Loudenslager and Amber Arlint. Candidate information follows official Minnehaha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Stephanie Arne (Democratic), Kerry Loudenslager (Republican), Amber Arlint (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota House District 12. Voters choose two. Amber Arlint is the sitting member, per the Legislature's 2026 session roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 2, 2026 primary, per the South Dakota Secretary of State's 2026 general-election candidate list.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Voters choose 2; the top 2 finishers win seats. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Amber Arlint, is on the ballot.

South Dakota › Minnehaha County › South Dakota House District 12

Stephanie Arne

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Expanding access to Medicaid and mental health services
  • Supporting strong public schools and teacher pay
  • Supporting thriving small businesses, workforce development and property tax relief

Per the South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

Biography

Stephanie Arne runs a consulting and public speaking business, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Arne is running for South Dakota House District 12 on a message of finding common ground among South Dakotans, per the campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Kerry Loudenslager

Republican

Top priorities
  • Reviewing the state budget to reduce waste and redirect funds toward education, teacher pay, law enforcement pay and property tax relief
  • Addressing rising property taxes in Lincoln County
  • Advocating for veteran benefits

Per the South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

Biography

Kerry Loudenslager is a candidate for South Dakota House District 12, representing Sioux Falls, per his campaign site. He is a retired Army Colonel and lifelong South Dakotan, per his campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Amber Arlint

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Amber Arlint currently serves in the South Dakota House of Representatives for District 12 and owns an insurance agency on the south side of Sioux Falls, per the South Dakota Legislature member directory. Arlint grew up in Freeman, South Dakota, earned a master's degree from the University of South Dakota, and served five years as director of student leadership development there, per the campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)
Next on your ballotSouth Dakota House District 13

See your full ballot

Your address is only used to match your districts.

Voting info and more

Voting info and more
Questions about this race

Who is running for South Dakota House District 12 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for South Dakota House District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Stephanie Arne, Kerry Loudenslager and Amber Arlint. Candidate information follows official Minnehaha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Dakota House District 12 election in South Dakota?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for South Dakota are on the South Dakota election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Minnehaha County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Minnehaha County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official South Dakota election office, or see the full Minnehaha County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

The rest of your Minnehaha County ballot

22 tracked races in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot
South Dakota House District 14South Dakota House District 15South Dakota House District 25See all 22 Minnehaha County races
Candidate profiles
Stephanie Arne, full profileKerry Loudenslager, full profileAmber Arlint, full profileOfficial South Dakota election office