Matt Roby Announces Re-Election Campaign for District 5 State House

Matt Roby Announces Re-Election Campaign for District 5 State House

WATERTOWN, SD – State Representative Matt Roby today announced that he is seeking re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives in District 5. Roby was first elected in 2024 and will stand for re-election in the Republican primary election on June 2, 2026.

“It has been an honor to serve the Watertown area in the South Dakota House,” Roby said. “I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished during my first term, but there is more work to be done to ensure South Dakota remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family.”

During his first term, Roby focused on listening, learning, and working collaboratively to seek practical solutions. He successfully advanced legislation providing equipment funding for Lake Area Technical College, removing antiquated regulations, strengthening local control, enhancing campaign finance transparency, and raising awareness for the National Marrow Donor Program.

“I’ve tried to approach this job with humility – listening first, working hard, and seeking constructive outcomes,” Roby said. “I’m running again because steady, thoughtful representation matters.”

As he seeks a second term, Roby said his priorities remain centered on quality and affordable education, responsible economic development, limited and transparent government, local control, and protecting individual liberties. He emphasized the importance of hearing from constituents and approaching policy decisions with care and common sense.

Roby, 41, is a husband, father, attorney, and fourth-generation resident of Watertown. He previously served as an Assistant South Dakota Attorney General and as Watertown’s City Attorney. He has also worked in the insurance industry and private law practice and currently serves as Vice President at Hi-Line Capital Management. Besides work and family, he serves on the boards of several local non-profits.

Roby and his wife, Stefanie, live in Watertown with their four children – Bennett, Griffin, Hannah, and Sutton. They attend Immaculate Conception Church. More information is available at www.MattRobyforSD.com or on Facebook at “Matt Roby for SD State House – District 5.”