Frank Kloucek

Background

Kloucek is a farmer and cattle producer from Scotland, South Dakota, and served 22 consecutive years in the state Legislature. He has described himself as a fourth-generation farmer and said he has farmed with his wife since the 1980s.

Sources: South Dakota Voter

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Utility rates

  Kloucek says he would scrutinize utility rate proposals and oppose unjustified increases, emphasizing affordable and predictable rates for households and businesses.

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• Data centers

  He says he would oppose data-center development that raises South Dakotans’ bills or strains energy and water resources, and calls for transparency, local input, and clarity about who pays for infrastructure.

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• Property rights

  Kloucek says he would oppose pipeline projects that threaten landowners’ property rights or local control.

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