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Minnehaha County, South Dakota

South Dakota House District 15

4 candidates are tracked for South Dakota House District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kadyn Wittman, June CopperStad, Andre Zachariahs and Joni Tschetter. Candidate information follows official Minnehaha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kadyn Wittman (Democratic), June CopperStad (Democratic), Andre Zachariahs (Republican), Joni Tschetter (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota House District 15. Voters choose two. Kadyn Wittman 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, Kadyn Wittman, is on the ballot.

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Kadyn Wittman

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Addressing childhood food insecurity in public schools
  • Supporting South Dakota's unhoused population with resources and sustainable initiatives
  • Criminal justice reforms that emphasize rehabilitation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kadyn Wittman currently serves in the South Dakota House of Representatives for District 15 and works as development director for the Sioux Falls Family YMCA, per the South Dakota Legislature member directory. Wittman chairs the state's Corrections Commission and helped pass House Bill 1082, which expanded school meal access to more than 10,000 children and families, per the campaign site.

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June CopperStad

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Stable lives for working families
  • Strong families
  • Steady work

Per the campaign site.

Biography

June CopperStad has lived in Sioux Falls for more than ten years, per the campaign site. CopperStad works as a community health worker serving vulnerable populations and previously waited tables downtown, per the campaign site.

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Andre Zachariahs

Republican

Top priorities
  • Workforce development
  • Health care costs and access
  • Mental and behavioral health services and addiction recovery support

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Andre Zachariahs has lived in District 15 in central Sioux Falls for eight years, per the campaign site. Zachariahs works with employers, school districts and health care providers on workforce development, per the campaign site.

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Joni Tschetter

Republican

Top priorities
  • Supporting education
  • Supporting policies that help businesses thrive
  • Protecting property rights

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Joni Tschetter is a former teacher and small business owner, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Tschetter is running for South Dakota House District 15, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Dakota House District 15 in 2026?

4 candidates are tracked for South Dakota House District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kadyn Wittman, June CopperStad, Andre Zachariahs and Joni Tschetter. Candidate information follows official Minnehaha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Dakota House District 15 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?

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

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Candidate profiles
Kadyn Wittman, full profileJune CopperStad, full profileAndre Zachariahs, full profileJoni Tschetter, full profileOfficial South Dakota election office