Candidate for South Dakota State Senate - District 21 in 2026 South Dakota General Election.
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Get StartedI will definitely vote to keep our police forces, but we also to equip them with better resources to handle all the diverse and difficult situations they may face -- social services, mental health professionals, and more. If your only tool is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. Learn more
Domestic violence is a serious problem that negatively affects our society, and we can combat it by investing in much-needed social resources. There must be sufficient funding for support services, hot-lines, and shelters. Penalties for offenders must be firm and consistent. Learn more
I totally support mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) to support our American ranchers. However, that may take a fair amount of time to get in place, as we have to renegotiate international treaties in order to ensure we have avenues to export our beef and other agricultural products. Learn more
Teachers (and school nurses) should have above-inflation salary increases. Ensuring teachers have the resources to focus on improving education will lead to better schools, better students, and better outcomes. Learn more
I want to restore Measure 22, the anti-corruption measure. I strongly support term limits on local, state and federal levels. Learn more
South Dakota citizens should be automatically registered to vote when they turn 18 years old, like is done in 19 other states. Early and absentee ballots are essential during the coronavirus pandemic, especially for the elderly and the immunocompromised. Learn more
Election Day should be made a public holiday so that everyone has the time to vote. Learn more
We need to end gerrymandering, where politicians draw their own election lines -- letting the politicians choose their voters instead of the other way around. Learn more
I strongly support the principles of the Second Amendment. We also need to have common-sense gun regulations that prevent gun sales to convicted criminals and individuals with severe mental health diagnoses, like background checks and a red-flag law. Learn more
I believe everyone should have access to high-quality, affordable health care. Especially during the coronavirus pandemic, we should be expanding access, not cutting it. One of the first steps we should take is to accept the Medicaid expansion, which would cover thousands of additional families. Learn more
I also believe that all children attending school should be vaccinated, to prevent the spread of preventable diseases. Learn more
If we continue to skimp on necessary infrastructure, we are going to pay for it in the long-run with potholes, repair bills, and accidents. We need to investing in road maintenance and infrastructure construction. Learn more
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