23 Facts About Linda Duba

Linda Duba was born on August 24,1956 and is an American politician and educator based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Linda Duba serves in the South Dakota lower house as one of the Democratic representatives of the 15th District along with Jamie Smith.

Linda Duba's district covers the northern part of Sioux Falls including the Downtown, Whittier, Cathedral, Terrace park, West 10th Street, and Garfield neighborhoods.

Linda 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.

Linda Duba ran again in 2022 as a Lower House Representative for District 15.

Linda Duba was born and raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Linda Duba began her professional career as a teacher and coach for the Sioux Falls school district from 1978 to 1979.

Linda Duba then worked for Sioux Falls Catholic schools as a Physical Education teacher and Coach from 1979 to 1982.

Linda Duba's main focuses include improving the mental and physical health of South Dakotas and protecting and enhancing education at all levels from Pre-K to College.

Linda Duba has served in the South Dakota Lower house for 3 years.

Linda Duba was previously on the House Retirement Laws and House Taxation Committee.

Linda Duba is a member of the House Government Operations and Audit, House Retirement Laws, House Appropriations, and Joint Appropriations Committee.

Linda Duba is an avid ally of the LGBTQI+ community and advocates for women's body autonomy after sharing her own abortion experience.

Linda Duba is a firm believer in the Check and Balances of the government branches.

Linda Duba sponsored HB 1041 during the 2022 session to ensure legislative oversight of the other branches of state government.

Linda Duba is an ally to the Native Americans on reservations in South Dakota.

Linda Duba sponsored numerous bills to improve the relationship between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and South Dakota's state government.

Linda Duba sponsored a bill to incorporate the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings into the state social studies curriculum.

Linda Duba sponsored a bill during the 2022 session to investigate soldiers awarded the Medal of Honor for the Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890.

Linda Duba supports lessening the burden of medical laws on those who are disabled, mentally and physically.

Linda Duba has sponsored legislation to increase transparency in medication practices and decrease the price of necessary drugs.

Linda Duba sponsored legislation to celebrate and recognize the LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit communities.

Linda Duba has three children and lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.