Troy Redler is pictured with his wife, Sara, and their children — Sophia, Evelyn, Kathryn and Alex — as he announces his candidacy for the South Dakota House of Representatives in District 17. Submitted photo

My name is Troy Redler, and I am an‑nouncing my candidacy for the South Dakota House of Representa‑tives in District 17 for the 2026 election cycle.

As a small business owner and father, I felt it was the right time to step forward and serve. My wife, Sara, and I have lived in South Da‑kota since 2007, and our family has deep roots in this community. I am the second‑generation owner of Redler’s LTC…