Jack R Kolbeck
Jack Kolbeck is a Sioux Falls Republican who has served the 13th district for nearly a decade — first in the State Senate from 2017 to 2024, where he rose to Majority Whip, and now in the State House after being appointed by Governor Rhoden in February 2025 to fill the seat vacated when Tony Venhuizen became Lieutenant Governor. A graduate of South Dakota State University with a degree in business administration, Kolbeck spent more than 50 years in the malt beverage distribution industry.
Why they’re
Sensible
Kolbeck is one of the most experienced legislators in District 13, having served continuously since 2017 across both chambers. His appointment to the House by Governor Rhoden reflects his standing as a trusted, steady Republican voice. He has consistently voted in alignment with the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce (100% match) and championed vision impairment screening funding for schoolchildren. His long tenure and leadership roles make him a reliable, if conventional, institutional figure.
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SD State House · District 13
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