Steve Duffy
Steve Duffy (Republican Party) is a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 32. He assumed office on January 10, 2023. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Duffy (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives to represent District 32. The Republican primary for this office on June 2, 2026, was canceled.
Biography
Steve Duffy was born in Fort Pierre, South Dakota.[1] Duffy's career experience includes owning a business, and working as a television advertising executive and sales manager.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Duffy was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
Duffy was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2026
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 32 (2 seats)
Incumbent Nicole Uhre-Balk (D), incumbent Steve Duffy (R), Zachary Martin (R), and Samuel Hare (Independent) are running in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 32 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Nicole Uhre-Balk (D) | |
 | Steve Duffy (R) | |
| Zachary Martin (R) | ||
| Samuel Hare (Independent) | ||
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for June 2, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Nicole Uhre-Balk (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 32 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for June 2, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Steve Duffy (R) and Zachary Martin (R) advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 32 without appearing on the ballot.
Endorsements
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2024
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 32 (2 seats)
Nicole Uhre-Balk and incumbent Steve Duffy defeated Brook Kaufman in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 32 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nicole Uhre-Balk (D) | 35.0 | 4,133 |
| ✔ | | Steve Duffy (R) | 34.9 | 4,111 |
 | Brook Kaufman (R) | 30.1 | 3,548 | |
| Total votes: 11,792 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Nicole Uhre-Balk advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 32.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 32 (2 seats)
Incumbent Steve Duffy and Brook Kaufman defeated John Robert James in the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 32 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Duffy | 40.2 | 870 |
| ✔ | | Brook Kaufman | 32.3 | 699 |
| John Robert James | 27.5 | 596 | ||
| Total votes: 2,165 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 32 (2 seats)
Steve Duffy and incumbent Becky Drury defeated Christine Stephenson and Jonathan Old Horse in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 32 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Duffy (R) | 26.9 | 3,374 |
| ✔ |  | Becky Drury (R) | 25.7 | 3,230 |
| Christine Stephenson (D) | 24.7 | 3,095 | ||
| Jonathan Old Horse (D) | 22.7 | 2,848 | ||
| Total votes: 12,547 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jonathan Old Horse and Christine Stephenson advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 32.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 32 (2 seats)
Incumbent Becky Drury and Steve Duffy defeated Jamie Giedd in the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 32 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Becky Drury | 40.7 | 1,235 |
| ✔ | | Steve Duffy | 38.4 | 1,167 |
| Jamie Giedd | 20.9 | 635 | ||
| Total votes: 3,037 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Dakota State Legislature in 2025.
- Elevate Rapid City — Legislators are scored on their stances related to the Rapid City business community.
- Family Voice Action — Legislators are scored on bills related to family issues.
- Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.
- SD Citizens For Liberty — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Dakota State Legislature in 2024.
- Elevate Rapid City — Legislators are scored on their stances related to the Rapid City business community.
- Family Voice Action — Legislators are scored on bills related to family issues.
- Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.
- SD Citizens For Liberty — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- South Dakota Right to Life — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Dakota State Legislature in 2023.
- Elevate Rapid City — Legislators are scored on their stances related to the Rapid City business community.
- Family Heritage Alliance — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Family Voice Action — Legislators are scored on bills related to family issues.
- Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.
- SD Citizens For Liberty — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
