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Joy Hohn
2025 - Present
2027
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Joy Hohn (Republican Party) is a member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 9. She assumed office on January 14, 2025. Her current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Hohn (Republican Party) ran for election to the South Dakota State Senate to represent District 9. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Hohn completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Joy Hohn was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Hohn career experience includes working as a commercial pilot. She earned a bachelor's degree from Augustana University in 1989.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 9
Joy Hohn won election in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 9 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joy Hohn (R)  | 100.0 | 8,137 |
| Total votes: 8,137 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 9
Joy Hohn defeated Mark Willadsen in the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 9 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joy Hohn | 74.4 | 1,118 |
 | Mark Willadsen | 25.6 | 385 | |
| Total votes: 1,503 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hohn in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Joy Hohn completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hohn's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My servant-leadership skills were seeded on the farm, proven in the air and expanded in the grassroots efforts advocating for property rights and local control with others across the state.
I understand agriculture is the heart of our livelihood, the fiber of our communities, and key to the economy of our state. My husband, Rod and I farm alongside my father, brother, and college-age children raising corn, soybeans, cattle and buffalo. Growing up on the farm and working in the fields, I was taught responsibility, integrity, and the “Golden Rule” of respecting others.
Flying as a professional pilot throughout my 40-year career has required me to be steadfast, unwavering and trustworthy. At the same time, I’ve had a front-row seat to the importance of commerce, innovation, and business necessary to keep jobs in our state thriving.
As a lifelong resident of Minnehaha County, I have been an active mentor, leader, and volunteer for youth organizations, education, and church.
I am eager to listen, learn and would be honored to represent South Dakotans.
• Christian
• Conservative Republican
• Family farmer-rancher
• Commercial pilot
• Small business owner
• Personal Rights advocate- PROTECTING YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
Individual rights are basic principles of our U.S. Constitution and central to our freedoms. American rights include religion, family, property, education, and the right to bear arms.
For nearly a decade, I’ve devoted a significant amount of time working alongside others to increase awareness and promote better solutions to protect personal property rights, since my family’s rights have been jeopardized. I have collaborated with municipalities, townships, counties, lawmakers, elected officials, neighbors and other individuals passionate about protecting property rights. I will work to keep our land American-owned, controlled and protected. - LIMITING TAXES & GOVERNMENT OVERREACH Continued increases in property taxes need to be addressed. I will work to limit rising taxes coupled with fiscally responsible spending. The best government is transparent, accountable and closest to its people, empowering those to make the decisions that will live with their consequences. Local control is central to a democratic government and foundational American principles.
- PUTTING FAMILIES & EDUCATION FIRST Families provide the foundation of a thriving society, where learning and values are instilled. Education is the cornerstone of a thriving community, which in turn ensures a robust workforce. As your elected Senator, I am committed to promoting healthy and strong families, along with advocating for education, while working toward keeping more of your hard-earned dollars and decisions at home.
During her entire life, she lived the life she believed.
Trustworthy
Good character
Courage
Good listener
Independent thinker
Open minded
Willing to work with others
Good communication skills
Decision maker
To protect and preserve Constitutional rights
As a commercial airline pilot, I was scheduled to fly that afternoon.
Educational opportunities.
Transportation
State Affairs
Local Government
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 4, 2024
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