Biography
Elliott Neff is the Republican candidate for the South Dakota House of Representatives, District 6, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] A business founder, he is a National Master in chess and founded Chess4Life in 2005, according to a Ballotpedia survey.[2][3]
In a Ballotpedia survey, Neff said he founded Chess4Life in 2005 to bring problem-solving and other life skills to children, and that he left Washington State in April 2021 to raise his family in South Dakota.[3] He described himself as a small business owner with several years of experience in the trades.[3]
Neff said his campaign messages include protecting freedom and addressing the cost of living, citing the rise in Washington State's sales tax over his time there.[3] He said he believes government should be transparent and that waste should be reduced rather than relying on more taxes.[3]
- 1.South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Elliott Neff - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Elliott Neff - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
South Dakota House District 6
Elliott Neff is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota House District 6 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.