Author: @SoDakCampaigns

AFP Action, a more political affiliate of Americans for Prosperity, is entering into a more active role in supporting candidates in South Dakota Primaries this election with a series of facebook ads encouraging people to support their preferred candidates.

According to their website, Americans for Prosperity Action® is committed to working with anyone to advance positive policies that: foster economic growth and allow Americans to keep more of their hard-earned paychecks, eliminate burdensome regulations that stifle innovation, drive down the cost of health care and improve the wellbeing of individuals, eliminate trade barriers to keep common goods affordable for more consumers, drive a permanent solution for Dreamers, build safer communities through reforms to the criminal justice system, expand opportunities for students to access the highest quality education, and get our veterans the care they deserve.

A review of Facebook notes a series of advertisements that have already been placed across the state in support of nearly a dozen candidates this election cycle:

Carl Perry (D3), Brent Hoffman (D9), Bethany Soye (D9), Chris Karr (D 11), Sue Peterson (D13), Ben Krohmer (D20), Jim Mehlhaff (D24), Mary Weinheimer (D24), Tom Brunner (D28B), Beka Zerbst (D29), and Janet Jensen (D33) are all being featured in advertising from the group as it encourages people to vote for the candidates with messages such as “Lower Taxes” and “Champion for Fiscal Responsibility.”

You can follow the group’s facebook page here.

Looks like Dave Roetman, one of the founders of the Patriot Ripple Group in Sioux Falls is backing Dave Natvig for AG.

No word yet on other public supporters.

It’s interesting, as Roetman was said to be behind current Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg’s continued efforts at re-election, despite the impeachment investigation which culminated in the matter being referred to the State Senate.

Roetman has also been rumored to be behind other campaigns, including talk that he’s behind Secretary of State candidate Monae Johnson’s effort, as well as being behind some of the other challenger campaigns in Sioux Falls.

Such as Bobbi Andera’s Sioux Falls City Council effort which garnered her nearly 11% of the vote.

Stay tuned.

Governor Noem Response to False Media

Pierre, SD – “The media is lying again when they say I am working to “purge” the legislature of certain members. I am working everyday to earn re-election by the people of South Dakota.

Spencer Gosch and several other legislators voted against good conservative policies this session simply because of their hatred for me. They continue to defend the Attorney General who killed a man, lied during the investigation and discredited law enforcement to protect himself. The voters will hold them accountable for their votes and actions.”

If you hadn’t noticed the new banner ad on the website, we’re going green as we welcome Summit Carbon Solutions to advertisers row. If you’re not familiar with the major midwest pipeline project, Summit Carbon Solutions proposed carbon capture and storage project will create jobs, generate new property tax revenue for local communities, support local suppliers, and strengthen the regional economy.  Please click on the ad, and visit their website as they work with South Dakota’s Ethanol producers and generate new revenues for our local communities. 

And don’t forget to check out our other advertisers including Marty Jackley for Attorney General, Steve Barnett for Secretary of State,  Americans for Prosperity – South Dakota, Governor Kristi Noem, US Senator John Thune, Dusty Johnson for US Congress, Rapid Digital Solutions, and the South Dakota Republican Party!

Of course, at Dakota Campaign Store, you’ll find me crazy busy this season hawking yard signs, postcards, and all the things a professional campaign needs to make an impression.

We’re down to only two or three limited advertising opportunities left for reaching South Dakota’s opinion leaders as 2022 campaign continues to press forward. Advertising on the Dakotwarcollege.com website is based on a first come, first serve basis for available positions.

Information on ad prices, ad positions, and ad commitments may be directed to the webmaster by clicking here.

From my mailbox, former AG, and current AG candidate Marty Jackley sent an e-mail to supporters about the new developments in the Attorney General race:

We officially have a race. While the current Attorney General says he is still “weighing his options”, one of his Directors has now announced he is running. Meanwhile, the Democrat Attorney Generals Association has its sights set on the South Dakota Attorney General race, and they will stop at nothing if they have a chance to win in a red state like ours. I am working hard to make sure they don’t have that opportunity, but I need your help.

Please consider making a contribution to our campaign today so we can win the nomination at the GOP State Convention in June and carry that momentum to victory in November. Any amount will help spread our conservative message and will be greatly appreciated.  Our next campaign finance report filing deadline is May 23.

It has been a great honor to serve you. My experience as your Attorney General, United States Attorney, and small-town State’s Attorney has prepared me to take on the challenges of keeping our communities safe and protecting our freedoms.

It is the Attorney General’s responsibility to work with our law enforcement officers and to lead our law enforcement efforts across South Dakota. I am proud to have earned the support of 64 Sheriffs and 59 State’s Attorneys, and I remain committed to working with law enforcement to better protect you and your families. Crime victims deserve an Attorney General who will lead from the front by trying the tough cases, as I have successfully done many times during the last 25 years.

As your Attorney General, I will continue to defend our individual freedoms. As the former Chairman of the Nation’s Attorneys General, I am in the unique position to push back on Washington and President Biden’s attack on those freedoms.  And, I have successfully defended our pro-life laws; I am the attorney for South Dakota Right to Life, at no charge.  I have also earned an A+ rating from the NRA. I successfully argued in the United States Supreme Court, fending off an unresponsive Congress and winning South Dakota v. Wayfair. I will once again get the job done for you.

You have my commitment to work with our Legislature, our Governor, and our law enforcement to better protect our communities and these freedoms that are so dear to us. As I travel across the state, I look forward to listening to your advice and earning your continued support. May God bless you and South Dakota!

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Well, what do you think?

 DAVID NATVIG ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR SOUTH DAKOTA ATTORNEY GENERAL 

May 10, 2022 – PIERRE, SD – Director of the Division of Criminal Investigation David Natvig today announced his candidacy for Attorney General of South Dakota. 

“I’ve spent my time at DCI building a strong team, making improvements and successfully combating the challenges facing the State,” Natvig said. “I hope to continue those efforts as Attorney General, combatting drug dealers, putting new attention onto cold cases, and defending the rights of all South Dakotans.” 

Natvig grew up in Kimball, South Dakota, graduated from South Dakota State University in Brookings with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant through ROTC. 

He served as a Captain on active duty as a paratrooper with the 18th Airborne Corps at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina; was deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of Operations Desert Shield/Storm and received two Army Commendation Medals during his service. He also served as the Officer in Charge of the Green Beret Parachute team and traveled throughout the United States promoting the Special Operations Command. He also served in the Army National Guard. 

Natvig returned to South Dakota and graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Law in Vermillion. Upon graduation he returned to Kimball where he served as the Brule County States Attorney from 2003-to 2019. He has prosecuted hundreds of felonies and thousands of misdemeanors across a wide range of crimes including rape, aggravated assault, and burglaries, among numerous others. During his time in Kimball he also served as the Buffalo County States Attorney and prosecuted criminal cases for the Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Courts, all while also managing an extensive civil practice through the Natvig Law Office. 

In 2019, Natvig became the Director of the Division of Criminal Investigation. In that position he has sought to apprehend and pursue the prosecution of major drug dealers and criminal organizations. He was instrumental in the first T3 Wiretap conducted by state law enforcement in decades producing a case that led to cooperation with federal authorities and arrests of Hells Angels members in Minnesota and Colorado, relating to a drug and gun-running conspiracy with a Mexican cartel. He has built a working relationship with the DEA, BFI, and ATF that has led to the indictment of five Mexican Nationals who are the sources of methamphetamines, cocaine, and fentanyl in South Dakota. Two of these Mexican Nationals were recently captured and are awaiting extradition to South Dakota. 

In 2021, Natvig was elected the Vice-Chair of the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Administration (HIDTA), which consists of state and federal law enforcement from South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri. In this position, he fought for funding to assist in prosecuting complex criminal cases with the US Attorney’s office, which has been instrumental in hundreds of criminal indictments. This cooperation with federal partners has allowed many of these criminal cases to go federal, saving South Dakota taxpayers millions of dollars in prosecution and incarceration expenses. 

David and his wife, LaRae, have four daughters and make their home in Pierre. 

You can contact the campaign at 605-220-9839 

Meet David at: https://fb.watch/cW9CI6NlPZ/ 

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Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol on May 21 in Honor of Two Former Legislators

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, May 21, in honor of former State Senator Carrol “Red” Allen and former State Senator Marguerite Kleven.

Red Allen served in the South Dakota State Senate from 1979 until 1984 and from 1987 until 1992. He ran for Governor of South Dakota in 1994. A gravesite burial will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 11:00 am, at Lakeview Cemetery in Lake Andes, SD.

Marguerite Kleven served in the South Dakota State Senate from 1995 (she was appointed by Governor Janklow to finish her late husband Les’s term) until 2004. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 2:00 pm, at Grace Lutheran Church in Sturgis, SD.

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And it looks like Dave Natvig is off and running, as he’s already posted a campaign video:

You can find his facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/natvigforag

While we’re noticing that one of Jason Ravnsborg’s right hand men have announced that they’re running for Attorney General, a piece came out in yesterday’s mail for that other guy..

Former Attorney General Marty Jackley sent a note to delegates, asking them for their support, and pointing out the law enforcement officials who are backing him:

You have to admit, it doesn’t leave a lot of air around anyone else who finds themselves jumping in the race.

I did not see that one coming.

Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg confirmed Monday night that Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Director David Natvig will run for the office of Attorney General. A formal announcement by Natvig is expected Tuesday.

Read that here.

It is certainly going to change the dynamic of the race for Attorney General, if Dave is running, and Jason is not, but Marty Jackley has a considerable head of steam behind him at the moment.

Especially coming with only about 45 days until the convention, that’s a lot of ground to cover, and delegates to meet.