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State Rep. Kent Roe has announced his intention in a press release dated December 4 to seek re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives for District 4.
District 4 includes Hamlin, Deuel, and Grant Counties, as well as portions of Clark, rural Codington, and Roberts Counties.
Roe, a Republican from Hayti, was first elected to the State House in 2024.
“It’s been an honor to represent District 4, and our work is far from finished,” said Roe. “My focus is on supporting our agricultural economy, investing in education and public safety, and making sure our small towns have every opportunity to succeed.”
An appraiser by trade, Roe serves on the House Taxation and Transportation committees.
Roe said his reelection campaign will emphasize five key priorities:
- Fighting for family farms and ranches
- Supporting small businesses
- Strengthening local schools and empowering parents
- Backing law enforcement and keeping communities safe
- Creating lasting opportunities for the next generation.
A father of two and grandfather to several, Roe is active in numerous community and professional roles, including the Sioux Rural Water Board, the Professional Appraiser Association of South Dakota, Dakota Mainstem, and New Hope Lutheran Church. He also participates in the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, the Appraisal Institute, and Gideons International.
With his announcement, Roe joins former legislator Dr. Fred Deutsch of Florence and Gary W. Hudiburgh III of Gary in seeking the Republican nomination for the District 4 House seat. The other incumbent, Dylan Jordan of Clear Lake, has not yet announced his plans for 2026.
Absentee voting begins April 17, 2026, and the Republican Primary will be held on June 2. The General Election is scheduled for November 3.
