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Meet the Candidates: John Sjaarda

John Sjaarda
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John Sjaarda

John Sjaarda is running for reelection in the South Dakota state House.

Sjaarda is running as a Republican for District 02, which includes eastern Sioux Falls and Brandon. Republican Candidates in this district are running unopposed.

Sjaarda works as a farmer.

He was first elected to the Legislature in 2022. Find more about what he wants to do as a lawmaker on his campaign page or find his legislative history on his page on the LRC's website.

Listen to his full interview below

John Sjaarda.mp3