Where Sioux Falls candidates stand on farming, land and water
10 sourced statements in 7 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)
Agriculture: He supports passing a new farm bill and has said he would seek a seat on the House Agriculture Committee. He also identified rebuilding cattle numbers and supporting young farmers and ranchers as priorities. (South Dakota Public Broadcasting)
- Nicole "Nikki" Gronli (Democratic)
No public statement found in our sources.
Commissioner of School and Public Lands
- Brock Greenfield (Republican, incumbent)
Land leases: He supports responsible use of grazing, mineral, gas, and other land leases. (Brock Greenfield campaign website)
Stewardship: He says he would prioritize stewardship of public lands and dams. (Brock Greenfield campaign website)
- Raeann Mettler (Democratic)
Trust lands: She says she would manage trust lands and public assets to produce sustainable revenue for K–12 schools, universities, and other public institutions while protecting the lands for future generations. (Mettler for SD – campaign website)
Land stewardship: She said remaining surface acreage should be retained and managed so it remains healthy and sustainable for grazing and can generate value for public schools. (South Dakota Public Broadcasting – public lands candidates interview)
Public Utilities Commissioner
- Don Haggar (Republican)
Property rights: His campaign positions include opposing eminent-domain use for infrastructure projects and defending landowner property rights. (The Ballot Brief)
- Frank Kloucek (Democratic)
No public statement found in our sources.
Governor of South Dakota
- Larry Rhoden (Republican, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Dan Ahlers (Democratic)
Rural communities: Ahlers says he would invest in Main Street businesses and local economies, modernize roads, bridges and broadband, and support family farms and agricultural producers. (Issues | Ahlers for Governor)
State Senate, District 17
- Sydney Davis (Republican, incumbent)
Agriculture: Davis says she has worked to modernize agriculture regulations, strengthen rural businesses, and create opportunities for producers. (Sydney Davis campaign biography)
House of Representatives, District 16 (two seats)
- John Shubeck (Republican, incumbent)
Campaign priorities: His campaign lists protecting family farms and agriculture, supporting veterans and first responders, standing up for families and local communities, and responsible budgeting and limited government as priorities. (John Shubeck campaign site)
- Lisa Bogue (Republican)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Tim Rhead (Democratic)
No public statement found in our sources.
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)
County services: He said he wants to protect property and water rights and assist rural emergency medical services. He also said county officials should work together on informed fiscal decisions as the county grows. (Sioux Falls Live)
- Curt Soehl (Independent)
No public statement found in our sources.