John Sjaarda is a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 2. He assumed office on January 10, 2023. His current term ends on January 12, 2027. Sjaarda is running for election to the South Dakota State Senate to represent District 2. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on June 2, 2026. Sjaarda also ran for re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives to represent District 2. He will not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 2, 2026.