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State Representative

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
  • Voting on how much money your local public schools get
  • Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Democratic · Incumbent

Nicole Uhre-Balk represents District 32 in the South Dakota House and serves as a House Minority Whip. She is an educator.

Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 8 for, Corporate Accountability 5 for, Anti-Corruption 3 for,

Independent

Samuel Hare Sr is a Rapid City resident and a 2026 candidate for South Dakota House District 32.

Republican · Incumbent

Steve Duffy is a small-business owner serving in the South Dakota House of Representatives. He previously worked in broadcasting and cable television.

Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 10 for, Public Education Quality 4 for, 1 against, Data Privacy 3 for, 1 against,

Republican

Rapid City resident.

Sources: sdsos.gov23 · vip.sdsos.gov