Frank KloucekFrank Kloucek

Former South Dakota legislator and longtime rural advocate Frank Kloucek of Scotland is announcing his candidacy for the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, bringing decades of public service, agricultural experience, and practical problem-solving to the race. Kloucek says the PUC must put South Dakota families, farmers, landowners, and ratepayers first by carefully vetting utility rate increases, ensuring all voices are heard, and promoting responsible energy development. His campaign will focus on accountability, affordability, and fairness—guided by the belief that the PUC should serve “we, not me.”