Kassin Announces Re-Election Campaign for District 17 State House

Kassin Announces Re-Election Campaign for District 17 State House

Vermillion, SD – State Representative Chris Kassin announced today that he is running for re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives to continue serving the people of District 17.

“I ran for office because I care deeply about the future of our state and the community my kids are growing up in, and that remains true today,” Kassin said. “Serving in the Legislature has reinforced for me how important experience and steady judgment are when making decisions that affect families, schools, and taxpayers.”

Kassin was first elected in 2022 and currently serves on the Joint Committee on Appropriations. During his service, he has worked on budget decisions affecting taxpayers, schools, and local communities and sponsored legislation focused on fiscal responsibility, education, public safety, and transparency in government.

Among the measures Kassin sponsored that became law are a student teacher stipend grant program to support future educators, legislation strengthening transparency around ballot questions and unclaimed property, and budget measures designed to protect taxpayer dollars. He also supported bills to improve school safety, protect newborns, provide property tax relief, and address infrastructure needs impacting communities across District 17.

Kassin lives in Vermillion with his wife, Katie, and their two children. He is a graduate of the University of South Dakota and brings a background in public service and community involvement to his work in the Legislature. He has emphasized limited government, responsible budgeting, and practical solutions rooted in local priorities.

“I am grateful for the trust District 17 voters placed in me, and I am asking for their support again,” Kassin said. “There is more work to do, and I am looking forward to the opportunity to continue turning good ideas into real results as we work to build a better future together.”

For more information about Chris Kassin and his campaign, visit www.chriskassin.com.