Elections have consequences – Support a new path forward
by Samuel McCarty, Candidate for Minnehaha County Auditor
It is often said that elections have consequences, and Minnehaha County has faced challenges following the 2022 election of Leah Anderson. June 2 presents an opportunity to choose a new direction.
Our leaders should be focused on the future; anticipating and addressing challenges proactively. Since taking office, Auditor Anderson has focused extensively on past events. The effort to scrutinize the 2020 presidential election consumed much of her early tenure, and the ballot counting process in 2024 took longer than any other county in the state.
As we look ahead to the 2026 election cycle, we’ve already experienced delays in absentee voting deadlines and heard concerns from long-time residents about voting difficulties related to mail-forwarding services.
While Auditor Anderson has addressed these issues in her own way, the role of Chief Elections Officer deserves strong, clear leadership that ensures smooth and timely processes. This election is an opportunity to bring accountability and renewed efficiency to Minnehaha County.
My candidacy for County Auditor is based on a forward-looking vision, focused on improving the efficiency of the office and rebuilding trust through transparent and reliable processes. My background in civil engineering and land surveying has taught me how to develop streamlined approaches and lead teams in making data-driven decisions. I am committed to making Minnehaha County a leader in delivering timely, accurate election results.
Beyond elections, the auditor’s office plays a vital role in managing the county’s budget, especially as we anticipate changes with property taxes and discussions about a potential county sales tax. We need leadership that can confidently manage these responsibilities without being distracted by past controversies.
As someone who plans projects with careful attention to what lies ahead, I want to bring that same focus to the auditor’s office. It’s time to move forward with clear, competent leadership that empowers a dedicated team to serve Minnehaha County with excellence.
I invite you to join me in supporting a new path forward on June 2, ensuring that our county is recognized for strong, trustworthy administration that meets the needs of every resident.
Leah is nuts.
I’ve met Sam recently and he seems like a genuine, down-to-earth guy who could do the job well.
I’m voting Sam.
What a breath of fresh air. Happy someone serious is running for Auditor.
“Breath of fresh air” is right. This would be a great improvement for Minnehaha County.
Republicans need to vote for McCarty. If Leah sneaks through the primary, she actually has a decent Democrat opponent in the general election. GOP risks losing the auditor office altogether if they try to stick with Leah. The Dems will have plenty of oppo research on an auditor that has been this terrible.
He is a wordy one. Felt like reading song lyrics. Just get to the dang point. Betcha he bought a pile of Pats bling
The question is whether or not he can do better than Anderson. I’d argue it is difficult to do worse.
Leah has been an absolute cancer to this county. The arrogance, division, and constant self-righteous attitude have worn people out. Anyone still pretending she’s doing a “great job” is either blinded by political loyalty or refuses to admit how much damage has been done. People are tired of being talked down to by someone who acts like she’s morally above everyone else while the county keeps sliding backwards.
And honestly, the same county groupies that pack the commission meetings acting like they’re the guardians of “election integrity” are probably the same people behind the illegally filled precinct spots. Funny how they scream about integrity until it comes to their own. Then suddenly the rules don’t matter anymore as long as their side benefits.
Those who complain the loudest about fraud or anything for that matter, are usually the guilty ones.
Already voted for this guy and didn’t know anything about him, I just know he has to be better than Leah.
Two things sir: 1. Don’t lie to us, 2. Make things better. That’s it. That’s the mission.
Leah Anderson spoke before a legislative committee and declared that she is in favor of reducing the voting period so that it’s more convenient for her and her staff.
That’s incredibly bad public service. In fact the exact opposite.
She and her staff have a job to get as many people as possible voting even if it inconveniences them. Not the other way around.