Aaron Matson

Background

Matson is a Sioux Falls pastor and community activist running as a Democrat for State Senate District 11 in 2026. His campaign says he is the son of public-school teachers and identifies affordability, education, and protecting rights among its priorities.

Sources: Aaron for 11, KELOLAND

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Data centers

  He said local communities should have a role in deciding whether hyperscale data centers are built in their communities, and state government should help ensure community interests are respected.

  KELOLAND

• Childcare

  He supports considering state assistance to address childcare costs and said the state has a role in examining that issue.

  KELOLAND

• Affordability and education

  His campaign says its priorities include affordability, education, and protecting rights; he has also identified reducing costs such as childcare and housing and fully funding education as priorities.

  Aaron for 11