Should we just say that District 3 is represented by “Shandei” as their legislator?

Just caught this post on facebook that popped up in my feed:

And yes, the post is coming from the other side of the aisle. But they make a really valid point, and raise a good question about who exactly Brandei Schaefbauer is representing in Pierre?  Because none of her legislation seems to be coming from the people she represents in District 3.  And yes, it seems that she serves as a mouthpiece for ex-newscaster Shad Olson.

Why are people making this claim?  Well look at the list of Schaefbauer’s legislation that she’s turned in and is serving as the prime sponsor of. It’s a short list, so it’s pretty easy to review.

House Bill 1124, the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, which deservedly was defeated yesterday. I had brought this up on the 22nd, and as the writer of East River Blue pointed out in their example..

Does that mean Shaefbauer’s legislation copying the Governor’s bill came solely at Shad’s prompting? Maybe. Maybe not.  But if you look at the other things she introduced, you begin to see a pattern.

Such as Brandei’s bill (HB 1305) to throw people in jail with a felony, as well as being civilly liable if they violate Brandei’s law and commit the crime of noting a public officer’s location. Or really saying much about them in general, despite most things being considered public information.

I was just writing about it below, and how it will protect me from having my location disclosed, by virtue of being married to a former public officer.  I know I wasn’t asking for it.  But who did?

From SDWC’s facebook page, Katie Hoffman, another occupant of the SD Blogosphere who has been the target of Shad dropped this note & attachment in a story about the legislation:

Have you heard of any unhinged leftist violence in South Dakota lately? Me neither. And as for claiming an increasingly stupid electorate, I think the electorate is far smarter than Shad gives it credit for.   This and other related ShadGPT rantings all pre-date this legislation. Yet there’s no one else saying anything about this being an issue in this state.

So, again, who in District 3 is telling Brandei that her Brandei’s law legislation represents a pressing interest for Aberdonians? It appears to be one person.

Observing Schaefbauer’s only other legislative measure she’s acting as the author & the prime sponsor in the house of origin for, Schaefbauer’s 2026 legislative package is rounded out by House Concurrent Resolution 6008, which is simply re-introducing and re-running last years’ HCR 6009 which failed in the Senate.

Where did this legislation come from in the first place? In case you need a reminder from last year:

Again.. we have yet another Brandei bill with another Shad coincidence.  Exactly how many instances of Shad and Brandei teaming up on legislation do we need to question exactly who Brandei Schaefbauer is representing in Pierre and who is directing her legislative agenda?

Because at this point, it does not seem that Brandei Schaefbauer is representing District 3. It seems she’s representing the legislative branch of Shad Olson’s whims, as opposed to the people who live in her District.

If that’s the case, should we just get it over with, and declare that District 3 is now represented by “Shandei” as their legislator?

Which does not sound like good thing.