Kay Swihart

Background

SDPB identifies Swihart as a Democrat running for the District 18 Senate seat, which includes Yankton. No additional occupational or personal background was stated in the sources reviewed.

Sources: SDPB — Meet the Candidates: Kay Swihart

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Legislative issues

  Swihart identifies data centers, taxes, and transparency as important issues for the Legislature.

  SDPB — Meet the Candidates: Kay Swihart

• Public education

  She says public schools need support to retain future workers and provide students a strong education, and that teachers and paraprofessionals should receive competitive pay and benefits.

  SDPB — Meet the Candidates: Kay Swihart

• Rural communities

  At a candidate forum, Swihart said she would prioritize retaining talent and revitalizing small towns in the district.

  Yankton Press & Dakotan forum coverage