Former State Senator Erin Tobin Announces Candidacy for State Senate in District 21
WINNER, S.D. – Today, former State Senator Erin Tobin announced that she is running for the State Senate in District 21. Tobin, who previously represented the district, said her decision reflects her continued commitment to serving the people of District 21 and South Dakota.
“I was humbled by those who encouraged me to run for higher office, but my kids need me here at home,” said Tobin. “Right now, my heart is in District 21 with my family, friends, neighbors, and the people I would be honored to represent again.”
A healthcare professional and small business owner, Erin represented District 21 from 2020 to 2024. During her time in the Senate, she chaired the Health and Human Services Committee and served on the Agriculture and Natural Resources, Commerce and Energy, and Education Committees. She built a reputation as a pragmatic, commonsense conservative committed to agriculture, rural healthcare, and community safety.
Erin’s campaign will focus on six key priorities:
Supporting our family farms and ranches;
Helping grow small businesses that keep our towns thriving;
Improving rural healthcare so families can access care close to home;
Backing law enforcement to keep our communities safe;
Empowering parents and teachers to help every child succeed; and
Creating opportunities for the next generation to build their futures here.
Erin is a fifth-generation Tripp County resident who has spent 15 years serving rural families in healthcare. Three years ago, she opened her own clinic, bringing essential care to her community. She is also the Chair of South Dakota Term Limits, serves on the Upland Outfitters Board, and is a strong advocate for youth hunting, tourism, and economic development.
As a mother of two, raising sixth-generation Tripp County kids, Erin is committed to ensuring future generations can build their lives and families right here at home.
District 21 includes Aurora, Charles Mix, Douglas, Gregory, and Tripp counties.
Absentee voting begins on April 17, 2026, and the Republican Primary Election is on June 2, 2026.
For more information about Erin’s campaign, please visit ErinTobinForSD.com or connect with her campaign on Facebook and X.
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Announcement Video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1MV3qhAL38/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Glad to see her running. She is knowledgeable and works hard. D21 desperately needs and DESERVES Erin Tobin to represent them.
Thank the lord that she is running again. Erin will be great for the area once again.
This is REALLY good news!
Little disappointed it’s not for higher office.
This makes me excited!
If only that video had her cracking some skulls on some illegals. Maybe riding a horse on a beach somewhere. Then we’d be talking about a good chance of a state wide run.
Good one
If she had listened to her constituents rather than lobbyists and Crabtree, she would still be the senator from District 21. Those constituents have a long memory.
Here’s the important thing you’re leaving out. Roughly 32% of district 21 voted in the primary. Of that 32%, 51% voted for Ms Voita. A far cry from a mandate. It would seem to me the “mountain” you seem to think Ms The bin has to climb to get her seat back is but a mole hill. Especially in light of some of the sitting senators votes from 21. Good luck Erin!
Ms. Tobin. Sorry for the typo
She would have trounced Casey and Redstone at the same time.
It’s pretty easy to beat redstone. Ask Jon Hansen, Scott Odenbach and all the crazies.
Please run some post cards on the current senators anti landowner votes. She’s all about landowner rights and agriculture, until she’s not.
Finally, a normal candidate. It is an uphill battle, hopefully the normal people can get the crazies back to manageable levels.
Finally, a normal candidate. It is an uphill battle, hopefully the normal people can get the crazies back to manageable levels. Return SD back to the normal folks