Jongeling announces bid for District 6 House

LINCOLN COUNTY–Republican Jerry Jongeling announced his bid to represent Tea, Harrisburg and southwest Sioux Falls in the State House of Representatives for District 6. The open seat is being vacated by Rep. Aaron Aylward.

“Thanks to the encouragement of friends and family, I’m excited to throw my hat in the ring to fight for Lincoln County in the State House,” said Jongeling. “It’s an important time to get involved to make sure the decisions in Pierre reflect our county and our values. As your next Representative for District 6, you can rely on me to be a strong voice for lower taxes, a strong economy, and defending our freedoms.”

On his platform of commonsense solutions, Jerry will defend the values that define South Dakota: hard work, fiscal responsibility, and the protection of personal liberties. Following in the footsteps of his friend and campaign committee chairman, former District 6 Legislator Herman Otten, Jerry will stand up for Lincoln County in the Legislature.

“Jerry is a dedicated member of the community, and will be an excellent Legislator. He has my full support and endorsement,” said Otten. “I’ve seen firsthand Jerry’s ability to bring commonsense and South Dakota grit to problem solving. That’s exactly what we need more of in Pierre.”

Jerry lives in rural Lincoln County with his wife Alecia. The couple is parents to Carter (22)—who serves in the Air National Guard—and Alyssa (18). He holds an associate’s degree in electrical construction and maintenance from Mitchell Technical Institute. Jerry worked for 14 years in commercial electrical construction before joining the City of Sioux Falls where he serves as the Light, Power and Traffic Superintendent. 

In 2019, he was appointed to the Lincoln County Planning and Zoning Commission. Jerry also serves on the Heartland Energy Board of Directors, the state’s largest consumer power district, and the South Dakota Municipal Electric Association board.

The Republican Primary Election is Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Visit www.JerryForSD.com for more information and follow the campaign on Facebook at facebook.com/jerryforsd.