Mike Stevens

Background

Stevens is an attorney and partner at Blackburn & Stevens in Yankton. The Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce says he served 22 years on the Yankton School Board and has served 12 years in the state House; he is running for re-election in District 18.

Sources: Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce, Coffee With The Candidates: Election Information (2026), Mike Stevens for House District 18

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Education

  His campaign says he supports stable school funding and local control to help schools recruit teachers and prepare students for the workforce.

  Mike Stevens for House District 18 (2026)

• Public safety

  He says he backs law enforcement and a justice system that protects families.

  Mike Stevens for House District 18 (2026)

• Infrastructure and taxes

  In local coverage of a 2026 candidate forum, Stevens said his priorities included growth initiatives focused on infrastructure and fiscal responsibility without increasing taxes.

  Yankton Press & Dakotan, D18 Hopefuls Talk Issues (2026)