Representative Linda Duba Contact information

Linda Duba (born August 24, 1956) is an American politician and educator based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She serves in the South Dakota lower house as one of the Democratic representatives of the 15th District along with Jamie Smith. Her district covers the northern part of Sioux Falls, including the Downtown, Whittier, Cathedral, Terrace Park, West 10th Street, and Garfield neighborhoods. The 15th District lies completely within Minnehaha County.

Early Life and Education: Duba was born and raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Recreation/Athletic Training from South Dakota State University in 1978.

Career: Duba began her professional career as a teacher and coach for the Sioux Falls school district from 1978 to 1979. She then worked for Sioux Falls Catholic schools as a Physical Education teacher and Coach from 1979 to 1982. In 1982, she became the vice president of Branding Advertisement Quality and Privacy/Operations Management at Citigroup. During the same time, Duba was also the Vice President of Customer Experience at Citicorp. In 2008, she ended both executive positions. She worked for NICE Systems from 2009 to 2016 as a business consultant. From 2016 to 2018, she was the coordinator for Girls on the Run and Heart and Sole. Duba started her current Educational Assistant job in 2018 and became a Representative in 2019.

Political Career: Duba ran as a Democrat in 2018 against Jamie Smith (D) and won with a 52.8% majority. In 2020, she ran again, against Jamie Smith (D), Cole Heisey (R), and Matt Rosburg (R), and won with a 28.9% majority. Her main focuses include improving the mental and physical health of South Dakotans and protecting and enhancing education at all levels from Pre-K to College.

South Dakota State Legislature: Duba has served in the South Dakota Lower house for 3 years. She was previously on the House Retirement Laws and House Taxation Committee. She is now a member of the House Government Operations and Audit, House Retirement Laws, House Appropriations, and Joint Appropriations Committee. Duba has sponsored 135 bills since being elected.

Personal Stance: Duba has been outspoken about the abortion ban in South Dakota and Governor Kristi Noem’s lack of action to make exceptions to the ban. She supports the investigative committee into Governor Noem’s use of state finances.