Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Frank Kloucek about his candidacy for Public Utilities Commissioner.

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Frank J. Kloucek is a South Dakota farmer and former Democratic state legislator from the Scotland area. He served 22 years in the South Dakota Legislature — 16 years in the Senate and 6 years in the House. A 2025 South Dakota legislative commemoration described him as the longest-tenured Democrat to have served in the state Legislature.

Background
Born: September 27, 1956, in Yankton, South Dakota.
Education: South Dakota State University; he graduated in 1978.
Occupation: Farmer; he and his wife, Joanie, farm near Scotland.
Legislative service: District 19, serving in both the House and Senate over multiple terms.
Legislative work: He served on water-development oversight committees and worked on issues including agriculture, veterans, transportation, public safety, environmental matters and rural economic development.

2026 Public Utilities Commission campaign

Kloucek is currently campaigning for a seat on the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC). His campaign says he is emphasizing fair utility rates, renewable energy, consumer protection, transparency and accountability.

A June 10, 2026 filing with the South Dakota Secretary of State identifies Frank John Kloucek as the candidate and treasurer of the campaign committee.

One recent campaign-related issue is his proposal for a one-year pause on new AI data-center projects, which he says would allow time to study effects on electric rates, grid reliability, water supplies, infrastructure and property rights.

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Frank Kloucek about his candidacy for Public Utilities Commissioner.
from Chat GPT
Frank J. Kloucek is a South Dakota farmer and former Democratic state legislator from the Scotland area. He served 22 years in the South Dakota Legislature &mdash; 16 years in the Senate and 6 years in the House. A 2025 South Dakota legislative commemoration described him as the longest-tenured Democrat to have served in the state Legislature.
Background
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2026 Public Utilities Commission campaign
Kloucek is currently campaigning for a seat on the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC). His campaign says he is emphasizing fair utility rates, renewable energy, consumer protection, transparency and accountability.
A June 10, 2026 filing with the South Dakota Secretary of State identifies Frank John Kloucek as the candidate and treasurer of the campaign committee.
One recent campaign-related issue is his proposal for a one-year pause on new AI data-center projects, which he says would allow time to study effects on electric rates, grid reliability, water supplies, infrastructure and property rights.

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