Biography
Kerry Loudenslager is a Republican candidate for South Dakota House of Representatives District 12, a two-seat district, in the November 3, 2026 general election; incumbent Republican Amber Arlint and Democrat Stephanie Arne are also on the ballot.[1][2] A retired U.S. Army colonel, he worked in financial services for a Fortune 100 company.[2][3]
Kerry Loudenslager was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and earned an associate degree from Worthington Community College in 1980, a bachelor's degree from the University of South Dakota in 1984, and a graduate degree from Webster University in 1998.[2] He served in the U.S. Army from 1977 to 2005.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he retired from the Army as a colonel and then spent 15 years with a Fortune 100 company, retiring as an executive in Sioux Falls.[3] He said he is married and has three grown sons.[3]
Loudenslager's listed affiliations include the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, the National Rifle Association, and Central Church in Sioux Falls.[2] In his Ballotpedia survey, he said he would advocate for veterans' benefits, farmers and ranchers, and local business owners, and described his campaign as centered on preserving conservative values and defending the Constitution.[3]
- 1.South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Kerry Loudenslager - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Kerry Loudenslager - 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 12
Kerry Loudenslager is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for South Dakota House District 12 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
