State Representative District 23 in South Dakota State House District 23, South Dakota

2026 Primary Election

• Garett Heinz — Dairy farmer in Ipswich, SD

  Garett Heinz is a dairy farmer from Ipswich, South Dakota, campaigning as an independent candidate for the State House of Representatives in District 23. He is running to ensure voters have a choice in the November 2026 general election, preventing primary winners from advancing uncontested. Heinz has expressed strong opposition to CO2 pipelines, a key issue in his platform. He will appear on the general election ballot on November 3, 2026, bypassing the primary election held on June 2, 2026.