For many Democrats, August 7th is a quickly approaching date looming in their future. Because once that date passes, if they haven’t removed themselves from the ballot, they’re stuck with running.
According to the Secretary of State:
August 7 Last day for candidates to withdraw nominations from general election – ARSD 5:02:07:05. (SDCL 12-6-55) (Not later than the first Tuesday in August at 5:00 p.m. before the ensuing election) (No registered mail option)
State Democrats have dropped several people already, including…
- Hugh Grogan (D13 State Senate – Withdrawn 07/02/2018)
- Joan Stamm (D8 House – Withdrawn 07/02/2018)
- Mary Leary (D8 House – Withdrawn 07/16/2018)
- Brian L Jorgensen (D21 House – Withdrawn 07/09/2018)
- Philip Testerman (D23 House – Withdrawn 07/24/2018)
- Hank Whitney (D30 House – Withdrawn 06/15/2018, replaced by Karen McGregor)
- Angel Staley (D32 House – Withdrawn 06/15/2018, replaced by Bill Knight)
Seven withdrawals, with 2 replacements. Time is running short for the members of a party that couldn’t even get their convention correct.
If anyone else is a Democrat placeholder on the ballot, the clock is ticking to remove yourself, since withdrawals must be received at the Secretary of State’s office by August 7th. That’s not the mailing date. They must be received by that time.
We’ll keep watching.
Deadline is before Convention redux also.
AGAIN……… As Democrats, we have a couple of great constitutional candidates who are really working!!! Let’s not waste cross-over votes on candidates who are only there to put change in their pocket. I sure hope that next weekend’s Constitutional Candidate Fundraiser will prove our party only supports serious candidates!! If the $250/person is an equal share for all, then it’s a slap to those who are serious about winning and it shows why our party is in flux!!!!!!!!!