Jack Kolbeck
Jack Kolbeck (Republican Party) is a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 13. He assumed office on February 5, 2025. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Kolbeck (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the South Dakota State Senate to represent District 13. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
On February 5, 2025, Governor of South Dakota Mike DeWine (R) appointed Kolbeck to the South Dakota House of Representatives to replace Tony Venhuizen (R).[1]
Biography
Jack Kolbeck earned a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from South Dakota State University in 1974. His career experience includes working as the key accounts manager for Beal Distributing.[2]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Kolbeck was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
Kolbeck was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Senate Legislative Procedure Committee
- Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Joint Legislative Procedure Committee
2021-2022
Kolbeck was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Kolbeck was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Procedure Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Senate Legislative Procedure Committee, Vice-Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| South Dakota committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Commerce and Energy |
| • Taxation, Vice chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
Jack Kolbeck was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2022
See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 13
Incumbent Jack Kolbeck defeated Lora Hubbel in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 13 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jack Kolbeck (R) | 70.2 | 7,345 |
 | Lora Hubbel (Independent) | 29.8 | 3,116 | |
| Total votes: 10,461 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jack Kolbeck advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 13.
2020
See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 13
Incumbent Jack Kolbeck defeated Liz Larson in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 13 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jack Kolbeck (R) | 56.3 | 7,490 |
 | Liz Larson (D) | 43.7 | 5,819 | |
| Total votes: 13,309 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Cullen Mack (L)
- Justyn Hauck (D)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Justyn Hauck advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 13.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jack Kolbeck advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 13.
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for South Dakota State Senate District 13
Cullen Mack advanced from the Libertarian convention for South Dakota State Senate District 13 on May 9, 2020.
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2018
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 13
Incumbent Jack Kolbeck defeated Melissa Hiatt in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 13 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jack Kolbeck (R) | 54.2 | 6,165 |
| Melissa Hiatt (D) | 45.8 | 5,215 | ||
| Total votes: 11,380 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Hubert Grogan (D)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 13
Hubert Grogan advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 13 on June 5, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 13
Incumbent Jack Kolbeck advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 13 on June 5, 2018.
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2016
Elections for the South Dakota State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 29, 2016. Incumbent Phyllis Heineman (R) did not seek re-election.
Jack Kolbeck defeated Denny Pierson in the South Dakota State Senate District 13 general election.[3][4]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 13 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jack Kolbeck |
60.85% | 6,997 | |
| Democratic | Denny Pierson | 39.15% | 4,502 | |
| Total Votes | 11,499 | |||
| Source: South Dakota Secretary of State | ||||
Denny Pierson ran unopposed in the South Dakota State Senate District 13 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 13 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Denny Pierson (unopposed) | |
Jack Kolbeck ran unopposed in the South Dakota State Senate District 13 Republican primary.[5][6]
| South Dakota State Senate, District 13 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jack Kolbeck (unopposed) | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 26.
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2023
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In 2023, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 27.
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2022
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In 2022, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 28.
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2021
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In 2021, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 29.
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2020
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In 2020, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 30.
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2019
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In 2019, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2018
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In 2018, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 26.
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2017
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In 2017, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 27. The legislature held a special session on June 12.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate South Dakota State Senate District 13 |
Officeholder South Dakota House of Representatives District 13 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ news.SDgov, “Gov. Rhoden Appoints Jack Kolbeck to District 13 House Seat'" accessed February 13, 2025
- ↑ News.SD.gov, "Gov. Rhoden Appoints Jack Kolbeck to District 13 House Seat," February 5, 2025
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed August 21, 2016
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Official Results State Canvas," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 South Dakota Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed December 18, 2015
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 South Dakota Secretary of State, "State primary results," accessed June 7, 2016
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| Preceded by Tony Venhuizen (R) |
South Dakota House of Representatives District 13 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
South Dakota State Senate District 13 2017-2025 |
Succeeded by - |
