Vilhauer Announces Plans for Senate Reelection
Current District 5 Senator, Glen Vilhauer, has announced his plans to seek reelection to that position. Vilhauer was elected in November of 2024 and serves on the Senate and Joint Appropriations Committee. Says Vilhauer, “It’s been an honor to represent the citizens of this District and I look forward to continuing that commitment.” The 2025 legislative session was the first for Vilhauer and he cites the following among his efforts this past year.
- Fighting for public education and the State’s Technical Colleges, including Watertown’s Lake Area Technical College.
- Supporting our military and state and national defenses as it relates to the South Dakota National Guard.
- Working to keep State oversight out of City, County and School decision making.
- Striving to enhance economic opportunities in rural communities across the State.
His long history of public service includes 10 years in the SD Army National Guard, 9 years on the Prairie Lakes Healthcare System board of directors, 8 years on the Watertown City Council, 4 years on the SD Retirement System board of trustees and numerous other state and local boards.
Vilhauer is a retired Certified Public Accountant. He and his wife, Darla, have lived in Watertown for 45 years. They have 4 children and 6 grandchildren.
District 5 includes the City of Watertown and the 4 surrounding townships.
Early voting begins April 17th with the primary election being held on June 2nd.
“With the experience I am gaining in Pierre, l can continue to be a strong, effective advocate for District 5,” says Vilhauer.
Vilhauer and Roby are two of the best in Pierre
Good news! Solid, smart, conservative, common sense legislator – hope Watertown recognizes the quality they have in both Sen. Vilhauer and Rep. Roby!