Sleepy Carl Perry can go back to his nap. Al Novstrup can breath a sign of relief, and go back to his business in Sioux Falls. And no one in Aberdeen apparently wanted the idiot with the emu back. In District 3, it was a complete clean sweep, with Katie Washnok absolutely shoving Carl Perry out the door on not much less than a 2-1 basis.
Long-time legislator Al Novstrup took a shove out the door as well, as his 24 years of legislative service came to an abrupt end. And in a move that surprised none, Nobody wanted Kaleb Weis, his wife or his emu in Pierre as they rejected his candidacy and staged bird escape on a 2-1 basis.
This represents a change from one of the most dysfunctional teams that last session also included one of the legislature’s worst, Brandei Schaefbauer, who sat this race out. (On a related note, Shad Olson was back in court yesterday having his Initial Appearance On A Probation Violation. A next status hearing is 07/09/2026 at 08:30 AM)
Aberdeen might be shocked, and not know how to act with competent legislators. But this will be interesting to watch.
The fact that some voters were still smart enough to get rid of Carl and Al gives me some hope for South Dakota, but then people like Manhart and Doeden still get a ton of support and that takes me right out of that delusion.
Best news od the night!!! Three cheers for the D3 revolution! The entire state thanks you!
D3 can only go up from here after hitting rock bottom and being stuck there for a long time regarding seats held by local legislators with local media enabling and covering for them which not only prolonged it but made it worse.
Although a breath of fresh air we are not out of the Dark Ages yet depending on who wins the governors race.
Will Novstrup run for a legislative seat representing and sandbagging Sioux Falls? Who knows!
That Emu being embarrassed after used in a staged idiotic political stunt is looking to make a real escape and get as far away as possible ASAP!
Aberdeen is no longer the laughing stock. THANK GOD!
Unfortunately, District 9 will take over the crown of laughing stock.
What bugs me is 32% of the voters in Brown County which is Toby’s stomping grounds voted for him. Granted that is not a mandate but he is hated in Aberdeen and Groton.