Derby Announces State House 2026 Re-Election Bid
Rep. Mike Derby today announces he is seeking re-election for State Representative in Legislative District 34 in Rapid City. “Once again, I ask the people of Rapid City for their vote and support,” Derby said. “Since District 34 is where I grew up, having attended Meadowbrook Grade School, West Junior High and Stevens High School, it has been a humbling experience to represent District 34 in the South Dakota Legislature.”
Derby will be the Lead Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Appropriations (JCA), Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Member of the Revenue Projection Subcommittee for the 2026 General Session. “Co-Chairing the JCA is an honor,” Derby said. “During the 2025 Session, we balanced the State Budget for the 136th year in a row by including $70 million in cuts to Executive Branch agencies.” Derby has also served on the Select Committee on Legislative Relationships with Ellsworth Air Force Base. He is currently on the Visit Rapid City Board of Directors, the State of South Dakota and Rapid City America 250 Committee, and just finished his 26th year as a volunteer for SD Junior Achievement.
Derby’s reliable presence in Pierre utilizes his experience as a Rapid City business owner and community leader. Elevate Rapid City recently named him as a Pro-Business Champion. Derby said, “Continuity of leadership for West River and Rapid City is critical. We have a seat at the table and an effective voice when important decisions are made. My ultimate goal is to be a tireless advocate for our next generation and leave South Dakota a better place for our children and grandchildren.”
Rep. Derby can be reached at 605-381-0992 or [email protected]. Follow Rep. Derby at mikederbyforsdhouse.com and Facebook at Mike Derby for SD House District 34.
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If this state and nation are ever to rebuild the solid and smart foundation of public-facing responsible politics that the GOP had been known for before Trump and MAGA, then we need all the guys like Mike that we can get. Thank you sir!
Talk about an uninspiring candidate. Derby is the definition of the Pierre Swamp that Toby talks about
Aaaaaasaand right on time
Mike is the voice of reason! You and Toby are the faaarrr right lunatics we all despise!
This could serve as an advertisement for term limits. The weakest legislator in Pierre.
Representative Derby is a good man and a great leader on the appropriations committee. I appreciate his willingness to serve another term.