Brian Mulder
Brian Mulder has represented South Dakota House District 11 (southwest Sioux Falls) since January 2023, winning re-election in November 2024. He grew up on a farm in central Minnesota, earned a bachelor's degree from Crown College in 2003, and spent five years providing youth and family ministry on U.S. military bases in Germany before moving to Sioux Falls in 2008. He currently serves as Managing Director of Community Support Services at Volunteers of America – Dakotas and volunteers as a chaplain at the Minnehaha County Jail and the South Dakota State Prison. He is married to Chrissy; they have three children.
Why they’re
Sensible
Brian Mulder brings something rare to the legislature: a career spent on the margins of society — disability services, mental health, jail chaplaincy — that gives him firsthand knowledge of what government policy does (or doesn't do) for people who can't advocate for themselves. His 100% alignment with Greater Sioux Falls Chamber priorities and his bipartisan-praised Narcan access bill show both fiscal discipline and genuine compassion. District 11 has in Mulder a representative who earns trust the old-fashioned way: by showing up.
Key positions
“I think workforce, workforce housing, and affordable childcare/out-of-school care are all wrapped up into one priority.”
“I support better Public-Private partnerships for mental health services.”
Also running for
SD State House · District 11
Every other candidate filed for this seat, listed for transparency. Our Sensible slate reflects the full field — not just a single pick.