John Carley

John Carley is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member for the 29th district of the South Dakota Senate and is the Vice Chairman of the South Dakota Freedom Caucus.

Life and career

Carley was born in Colorado. He attended Biola University, earning his bachelor's degree in 2005.
In June 2024, Carley defeated Kirk Chaffee in the Republican primary election for the 29th district of the South Dakota Senate. No Democratic candidate or incumbent was nominated to challenge him in the 2024 [South Dakota Senate election|general election]. He succeeded Dean Wink. He assumed office on January 14, 2025.
In January 28 2025, the South Dakota Senate voted 18 to 17 for a Carley bill. The bill would mandate public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom, which the bill is similar to a 2024 law passed in Louisiana.