Where Sioux Falls candidates stand on jobs and the economy
7 sourced statements in 6 races. Every candidate in each race is listed, including those with nothing on record. Nobody is scored or ranked.
U.S. House, South Dakota's at-large district
- Marty Jackley (Republican)
Trade policy: He supports targeted tariffs as a tool to promote American jobs and fair trade, while saying that importing Argentinian beef to lower consumer prices was the wrong approach. (South Dakota Public Broadcasting)
- Nicole "Nikki" Gronli (Democratic)
No public statement found in our sources.
House of Representatives, District 12 (two seats)
- Amber Arlint (Republican, incumbent)
Workforce: She identified education, affordability and workforce retention as priorities, and said investment in technical colleges can help address skilled-trades shortages and housing affordability. (KeloLAND)
- Kerry Loudenslager (Republican)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Stephanie Arne (Democratic)
Local economy: She listed small businesses, workforce development and property-tax relief among the issues she wants the Legislature to address. (South Dakota Public Broadcasting)
House of Representatives, District 15 (two seats)
- Kadyn Wittman (Democratic, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Joni Tschetter (Republican)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Andre Zachariahs (Republican)
Workforce development: His campaign identifies workforce development as an issue he wants to address. (Andre for House)
- June CopperStad (Democratic)
No public statement found in our sources.
House of Representatives, District 17 (two seats)
- Chris Kassin (Republican, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Troy Redler (Republican)
Economic growth: He said he would advocate policies to encourage economic growth, expand workforce opportunities, and improve healthcare access without increasing government dependency. (SDPB)
- Austin Brunick (Democratic)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Leslie Gerrish (Democratic)
No public statement found in our sources.
Minnehaha County Auditor
- Leah G. Anderson (Republican)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Curt Deedrich (Democratic)
Poll-worker training: Wants to improve and strengthen poll-worker training. (KELOLAND, Meet the candidates for Minnehaha County Auditor)
Minnehaha County Commissioner, At Large (three seats)
- Jen Bleyenberg (Republican)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Rick Bonander (Republican)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Brent R. Hoffman (Republican)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Kenny Anderson Jr. (Democratic)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Curt Soehl (Independent)
County priorities: He identified county growth, rural emergency medical services, and aging county-owned buildings as priorities, saying the county needs a role in EMS decisions and facilities must be updated or replaced to maintain services. (Sioux Falls Live)