June CopperStad

Background

CopperStad has lived in Sioux Falls for more than ten years. Her campaign says she previously waited tables downtown and works as a community health worker serving vulnerable neighbors.

Sources: June for South Dakota, The Ballot Brief, June CopperStad

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Wages and housing

  She said she supports affordable housing, workers’ rights, and changing the state minimum wage, which she said does not keep pace with living costs.

  KELOLAND, Who is running for House in District 15?

• Childcare

  She supports using public funds for childcare and preschool, describing childcare as a public need.

  Sioux Falls Simplified, Should S.D. chip in for childcare?

• School funding

  She said public dollars should not be used for private schooling, while noting she may have a gray area regarding homeschooling.

  Sioux Falls Simplified, School choice? We asked state legislative candidates their take