New legislative candidates filtering in. Here who has filed to run in the last several months. **Updated**

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Press releases and filings for candidates are starting to filter in (as we saw yesterday with Allison Renville), so I thought I’d share as much as I can find in preparation with adding them to my newly updated candidate list:

Any candidate announcements I’m missing? Drop me a note.

**Updates and Omissions**

Add John Marquart – (D18 House R) who has announced to the list.  I knew that, His committee was pre-existing.  I think you can also add new appointee John Shubeck (D16 House R) to the list as well.

10/21 update.. Also add Brandon Wipf (D22 Senate R) who was appointed in July, and filed paperwork on 8/15 when he was sworn in.  In D16 House Jason Vandentop (R) announced at the Lincoln County LDD he’s running. In D19 House Tanner Hempto (R) announced at the Bon Homme County LDD.

Jeff Church, (D17 Senate – R) is also telling people he’s running again. But he’s not going to beat incumbent Senator Sydney Davis, who will walk all over him again.  Think I also heard anecdotally that Robin Schiro (D17 House) might give it another run.

 

There will be a number of additions coming, as I’m told a group will likely be announcing all at once in the near future.

 

15 thoughts on “New legislative candidates filtering in. Here who has filed to run in the last several months. **Updated**”

  2. Hoping to Katie Washnok throw her hat in the ring in 2026. We need to take our county back

  3. Looks like Marlette has been tapped to run against Jenson. Who is Dale Bartscher running to unseat?

    Wasn’t there a pastor running against Carley up in Sturgis?

    1. I don’t believe Bartscher is running to unseat anyone as both Mulally and Randolph are termed out as Representatives in District 35. Glad to see General Marlette running. What a polar opposite of Phil Jensen. Decorated Military Officer vs a yellow bellied draft dodger. Former Public School Superintendent vs a public school hater. Love it.

      Will be interesting to see if Mulally or Randolph run against Pastor Blanc for District 35 Senate. He was on the community development task force and supported the development of Liberty Land here in Rapid City. I’m sure if they run, they will hammer him on this.

        1. Sorry, I should have said conscientious objector. I think most of us Veterans understand his intent by his own words. “I was drafted,” Jensen said. “And I filed for conscientious objector and I was going through a process of looking for alternative service. And then Nixon cancelled the drafting power before I got established.”

          1. Why do veterans from Vietnam to today always feel the need to identify themselves? Being a veteran doesn’t make a person unique or better. I served our nation at war, but I don’t believe that gives my views special weight.

            1. Totally agree. With that being said I’m ecstatic to have a solid option, veteran or not, to replace Phil Jensen.

            2. This is spot on. Most of our Veterans serving in Pierre are outstanding Legislators. I had to laugh at this heavy set dude out here in Rapid City running for Congress. Has a cane and a cast on one arm, ironically I see him slamming that arm on podiums during public comment all the time so maybe that is a self induced disability. He more times than not, introduces himself a disabled combat war veteran. He is clearly a veteran whose views hold no special weight.

  4. Manhart
    Carley
    Lems
    Hansen
    Garcia
    Jordan
    Perry
    Howard
    Novstrup
    and so many others need the BOOT!!!!

    1. With all due respect, America’s sweethearts Julie Auch and Lauren Nelson should be at the top of the list

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