The updated state of the races.. it’s kind of crazy out there.

I’ve got filming from the Rhoden event here the other day that I managed to get on to my computer for cleaning up… and that’s where it sits, because it has been so completely crazy.

Spent yesterday as yet another day in a row dropping off signs, picking up signs.. and then my pickup breaks down putting a hard stop in that process for a few days, until I can get a repair done.  Last week it was needing 4 new tires. And we’re just getting started. Ugh.

In the middle of all my woes, the political scene has continued to increase in temperature.

Senator Arch Beal, who had taken ill before session due to a stroke, has withdrawn his bid to return to the State Senate while he recovers, leaving a free run on the GOP side for Kari Shanard-Koenders, facing a democrat running in the fall. Shanard, is the daughter of former State Senator George Shanard who served 18 years in Pierre; from 1975-1992.

Former legislator Patricia Shiery who was attempting to make a comeback against Senator Casey Crabtree fell flat on her face as her petitions were decertified.  Crabtree now has no current opponent for the fall.  I’m sure Casey is heartbroken over the matter.. Thoughts and prayers.

I might have mentioned before that the legislature’s church lady, Representative Bethany Soye, has withdrawn from the race, & is out and done trying to put librarians in jail. (for the moment.) At least until they cast themselves back into sin.

Both Bill Shorma and Les Heinemann are out, having ran interference so others could get their petitions in.

Plus those last minute petitions have been certified; carpetbagger Justin McNeal for Senate, James Bialota for the position of lunatic running for congress who you shouldn’t ever think of voting for, and angry Aberdonian Toby Doeden all made it on the ballot. Which goes to show you how easy it is to get on the ballot in our state.

Racers, you can start your engines – because the sprint to June 2nd is on!