Biography
John Pohlman is a Republican candidate for South Dakota House of Representatives District 10, a two-seat district with no incumbent, in the November 3, 2026 general election, after advancing from the June 2, 2026 Republican primary.[1][2] A Sioux Falls resident who works in marketing, he said in a Ballotpedia survey that he is a business owner focused on affordability, public safety and economic development.[2][3]
John Pohlman graduated from T.F. Riggs High School and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of South Dakota in 1984.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he and his wife, Stacey, are natives of Pierre who have lived in Sioux Falls since 1984, and that they raised three daughters in District 10.[3] He said he has built a career as a business owner and leader and has worked with state and community leaders on economic development, public safety, education funding, and other issues.[3]
Pohlman listed affordability, public safety and a practical approach to state government as his key campaign messages, including keeping taxes low and breaking the cycle of prison recidivism through education and vocational training.[3] He named economic development as the area of public policy he is most passionate about.[3]
- 1.South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.John Pohlman - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.John Pohlman - 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 10
John Pohlman is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota House District 10 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.