Kevin Van Diepen
Kevin Van Diepen is a lifelong Huron resident and retired law enforcement professional who served 35 years with the Huron Police Department, including six years as Chief of Police. He was elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives for District 22 in November 2024 and assumed office in January 2025. His legislative focus spans public safety, agriculture, and education.
Why they’re
Sensible
Van Diepen brings 36 years of front-line public-safety experience to the legislature — a perspective rarely found in Pierre. In his first session he championed voter-privacy protections, opposing a bill that would have published names, home addresses, and voting history of every registered voter online. His law-enforcement background grounds his approach in constitutional rights and community trust rather than partisan posturing.
Key positions
“House Bill 1062 … attempts to require publication of the entire voter registration file including names, home addresses, absentee ballot requests, and voting history to the internet.”
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SD State House · District 22
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