Kevin Van Diepen is a Republican representative for District 22 in the South Dakota House of Representatives, serving since 2025. District 22 includes the cities of Huron, Redfield, and parts of Beadle, Spink, and western Clark counties. A lifelong South Dakota resident born in Huron in June 1965, he has lived in District 22 since 1985. He is married to his wife Amy for over 35 years and has one adult child. Prior to entering politics, Van Diepen had a 35-year career with the Huron Police Department, retiring in April 2024 after serving as Chief of Police for six years. His roles included patrol officer, drug task force officer, patrol sergeant, and patrol captain. He is active in the Chiefs of Police Association and served on their legislative committee for two years.

Education and Political Experience

Specific details on Van Diepen's formal education are not available in public records. His political experience includes announcing his candidacy for the District 22 seat in October 2023, winning the Republican primary in June 2024, and taking office in 2025. In the legislature, he has sponsored bills such as HB 1115, which clarifies requirements for the annual judicial opinions report by the Legislative Research Council. Notable positions emphasize public safety, drawn from his law enforcement background.