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Joy Hohn

Republican · South Dakota · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for South Dakota Senate District 9, South Dakota

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Responsible spending and accountability, including opposition to tax rebates for data centers, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting questionnaire
  • Supporting at-risk youth and juveniles and promoting literacy in schools and prisons, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting questionnaire
  • Preserving natural resources and protecting property and constitutional rights, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting questionnaire
Biography

Joy Hohn is the Republican incumbent state senator for South Dakota Senate District 9, which includes western Sioux Falls and the Hartford area, running unopposed for reelection in 2026, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting. She is a farmer, business owner, and professional pilot who has held the seat since she was elected in 2024, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting and the South Dakota Legislature.

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South Dakota Senate District 9South Dakota · 2026Minnehaha County sample ballot

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