Jack Kolbeck District 13 Representative

Great Night for softball with a great bunch of players in the 50 plus softball league. Players from 52 to 74. From Business people to Farmers and 6 players retired from the DCI Department from the State of South Dakota. No one got arrested, no major injuries, just a lot of great plays and a lot of fun. Come out and watch or join a team🇺🇸👍🏐🏐

Thank You District 13! I am humbled and honored to once again earn your support to represent you in Pierre. I couldn’t have done it without the strong support from my friends and family–especially my wife, Muriel. Now, we look ahead to the General Election and get back to work serving the people of South Dakota.

Polls are open until 7 pm in Sioux Falls. Let's Vote!

It's Election Day! Polls are open across Sioux Falls from 7 am to 7 pm. If you are a Republican in District 13, it would be an honor to continue serving you in the State House. Time after time, I've delivered for South Dakota--lower taxes, public safety investments, a stronger economy, and better schools. Thank you for your support!

Get to Know "Pepper Jack" Kolbeck! Jack Kolbeck has served District 13 in the South Dakota Legislature for nearly a decade, most recently returning to the House after being appointed by Governor Rhoden. Thanks to his extensive previous service, Jack brings incredible insight and a true, deep understanding of the complex problems facing our state today.

Serving in the 2025 and 2026 sessions has brought both hard-fought struggles and major victories—which realistically go hand-in-hand in state government. Rep. Kolbeck was assigned to the heavy-lifting Appropriations Committee, a vital role that demands an immense amount of time and dedication. Because of the sheer workload required to build the state budget, serving on Appropriations actually prohibits a legislator from sitting on any other regular committee.

His days start early in the morning and stretch late into the evening. While other lawmakers focus on hearing individual policy bills, Rep. Kolbeck spends his hours listening to various state agencies outline their department operations and budget needs. He also coordinates constantly with fellow legislators to figure out exactly how new bills will impact the state’s general budget, or the "G-Bill." On top of all that, he has worked hard to prepare and sponsor meaningful legislation to move South Dakota forward.

Lately, I’ve seen his opponents running negative campaign efforts, labeling him as "unfit" or claiming he is "not representing" us based on a single vote or political scorecard. But did they actually stop to ask him why he voted the way he did? No—and that’s exactly what his opponents are hoping you won't do. They want to tell a small, oversimplified story that misleads.

Before passing judgment or blindly agreeing with a smear campaign designed to push out one of District 13’s best leaders, reach out to Jack and ask him for yourself. I guarantee you’ll hear a common-sense story that makes complete sense. This is politics, but we don't have to fall for negative smear tactics.

Let's keep a proven, hard-working leader fighting for our budget and our community. Vote Jack Kolbeck on June 2!

Tomorrow is the big election. Remember to get your absentee ballot returned before the polls close at 7 pm on Tuesday. Find your polling place at sdvotes.net. See you at the polls! I'd be honored to once again earn your support.

I want to say Thanks to my Team Mates for not only playing softball with me but also for supporting me in my re-election to the House in District 13. John Pierce, the 1968 Vietnam Vet who once owned this pick-up would be proud of this group. (Read the Sign) Please Vote on June 2nd.🇺🇸👍

Today I got to talk to Constitutients and other Candidates at the Minnehaha/ Lincoln County Women’s Legislative Social.
Vote Jack Kolbeck for the House in District 13-Tuesday, June 2nd

I promised to lower your property taxes, and I delivered on that promise. I'm ready to continue working hard for South Dakota as your District 13 State Rep. My promise is to keep your taxes low and strengthen the economy so that life is more affordable in South Dakota.