Wyatt DeJong from Kennebec has announced his candidacy as a Republican to represent District 21 in the South Dakota House of Representatives.
District 21 includes the counties of Aurora, Charles Mix, Douglas, Gregory and Tripp.
DeJong and his wife Zana are the parents of two young boys and ranch with his family near Hamill. He says he brings experience from working on his family’s operation, DeJong Ranch, as an educator and as a leader in the Future Farmers of America organization as he prepares to represent constituents of District 21.
DeJong says his priorities include using education to grow leaders, strengthen the state’s ag industry and promote new ideas that support local communities, service and family values. He says with deep roots in agriculture and a passion for developing future leaders, he wants to be elected to ensure South Dakota remains a place where families can thrive, communities can grow and the next generation is prepared to lead.
Other Republicans running for the District 21 House are incumbent Jim Halverson from Winner, John Harter from Winner and incumbent Marty Overweg of New Holland.
The Primary Election is June 2, 2026. Absentee voting begins April 17.
For more information, please contact Wyatt DeJong’s campaign at www.wyattdejong.com or follow him on social media.
Wyatt DeJong.
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