Zach Mulder
Zach Mulder (Republican Party) is running for election to the South Dakota House of Representatives to represent District 9. Mulder is on the ballot in the Republican primary on June 2, 2026.[source]
Mulder completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Zach Mulder earned an associate degree from Northwest Iowa Community College in 2008 and a bachelor's degree from Dordt University in 2010. Mulder's career experience includes working as a banking professional.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 9 (2 seats)
Amanda Potter (D) is running in the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 9 on June 2, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 9 (2 seats)
Incumbent Tesa Schwans (R), Randy Bury (R), Zach Mulder (R), and Megan Tschetter (R) are running in the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 9 on June 2, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bethany Soye (R)
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Zach Mulder completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mulder's responses.
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- Zach is running for the legislature because he believes state government should work just as efficiently and responsibly as the people it serves. He is focused on strengthening South Dakota’s economy, supporting small businesses, and ensuring that education and workforce development—especially technical and trade programs—prepare the next generation for success right here at home.
- A strong advocate for fiscal responsibility, Zach supports common-sense budgeting, reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens, and protecting taxpayers. He believes in empowering local communities, promoting economic development, and creating an environment where businesses can grow and families can thrive.
- Zach has spent his career helping individuals and families navigate complex financial systems, including the path to homeownership. His work has been defined by attention to detail, strong ethical standards, and a deep understanding of the regulations and processes that impact working people across South Dakota.
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Campaign finance summary
Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets. That information will be published here once it is available.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate South Dakota House of Representatives District 9 |
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 2, 2026
