John Kunnari
Republican · Candidate for South Dakota House of Representatives · District 11 — SD
About John
John Kunnari is a candidate for South Dakota House of Representatives (District 11) in SD . 2026 General Election. Public profile on Ballotpedia.
Office
South Dakota House of Representatives
District
District 11 — SD
Party
Republican
State
SD
Status
Challenger
Election
Tue, November 3, 2026
Running for South Dakota House of Representatives
South Dakota House of Representatives · District 11 — SD
State representatives (House or Assembly members) write and vote on state laws and budgets that affect taxes, schools, healthcare rules, and local aid.
- Part of the state’s lower legislative chamber in most states.
- Works with the state senate and governor on legislation and appropriations.
What this office can do
- Introduce and vote on state laws.
- Influence how state tax dollars are spent.
- Help constituents with state agencies.
- Conduct oversight of state programs.
What this office cannot do alone
- Set federal policy on their own.
- Run city government day-to-day.
- Overturn court decisions alone.
Term: Varies by state · Level: State · WhyIVote civic explanation — not a campaign claim.
Why I'm Running
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Personal Background
Civic experience and community roles
- Republican
- House of Representatives
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Policy
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