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Minnehaha County, South Dakota

South Dakota Senate District 9

See where Hohn stand on schools and the budget. Names follow official Minnehaha County election filings.

About this race

Joy Hohn (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota Senate District 9; unopposed candidates still appear on South Dakota ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Joy Hohn 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. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Joy Hohn, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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South Dakota › Minnehaha County › South Dakota Senate District 9

Joy Hohn

RepublicanIncumbent

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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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Dakota Senate District 9 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for South Dakota Senate District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joy Hohn. Candidate information follows official Minnehaha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools and the budget.

When is the South Dakota Senate District 9 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.

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Candidate roster from official Minnehaha County and state election office filings, last verified October 19, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Joy Hohn, full profileOfficial South Dakota election office