Rep. Reder Announces Resignation, Gov. Rhoden Seeks Public Input on Replacement
PIERRE, S.D. – On Thursday, Representative Chris Reder announced that he has resigned his seat in the State House of Representatives. Upon Representative Reder’s resignation, Governor Larry Rhoden requested public input on filling the District 1 vacancy.
Reder represented District 1, which includes the counties of Brown, Day, Marshall, and Roberts. He was elected to the State House of Representatives this past November and served during the 2025 legislative session.
Those wishing to be considered for the vacancy in the House of Representatives, or to offer nominations, should email ryan.brunner@state.sd.us. Nominations should include the candidate’s name, current physical address, resume, cover letter, and letters of recommendation. All nomination materials must be submitted by Friday, May 23, 2025.
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I imagine now that Mr. Reder is a resident of South Dakota, it’s too late for Mr. Jackley to prosecute him for the theft of what arguably is even more important than money…an honest election with candidates who are citizens of South Dakota.
Shame. Shame.
This is not good. What’s even worse is that there has been talk of this for a long time – from some credible people. The party must have known. If they did, why did they ignore it?
Observator, your comment reveals a misunderstanding of what the party can do. The party does not control who runs for office. Legal challenges to a candidacy cost a lot money and are usually reserved for statewide offices. You have to prove a candidate isn’t qualified for the office he seeks.
The party has now elected a chairman and executive board which believes they don’t need money, or lawyers.
More than likely the usual suspects in Brown County knew. Political activists some elected and some not. That small group of activists and elected officials give off a strong Cletus vibe up there.
Mr. Jackley is patting hisownself on the back for “rooting out corruption and beating it with a stick,” as some of his staff probably say. Why did he turn a blind eye to this corruption? Perhaps because it was an East River Wingnut?
I understand exactly what the party can or can not do. What I’m talking about here, however, is politics. Please don’t tell me you don’t understand the difference.
if the party doesn’t have the money or lawyers to challenge a candidate or elected official, all they can do is make noise
If they had made noise sooner instead of relying on a blogger to reveal the truth, maybe we wouldnt be in this position.
It’s clear that our elections have integrity, the candidates not so much.
I can think of about 14 others that should be thrown out.
Is Nebraska Sam on your list?
Can we just give Logan both votes!?!?!