Where do Sioux Falls candidates stand on public safety?

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Attorney General. Lance Russell (Republican): Russell said he plans to move forward with outgoing Attorney General Marty Jackley’s legislative priorities and develop his own criminal-justice reform package for the 2028 legislative session. House of Representatives, District 15 (two seats). Kadyn Wittman (Democratic, incumbent): She says she supports criminal-justice reforms focused on reducing recidivism and improving pathways for people returning to their communities. Joni Tschetter (Republican): No public statement found in our sources. Andre Zachariahs (Republican): No public statement found in our sources. June CopperStad (Democratic): No public statement found in our sources. House of Representatives, District 16 (two seats). John Shubeck (Republican, incumbent): No public statement found in our sources. Lisa Bogue (Republican): She said the Legislature must pass a balanced budget and fund mandatory obligations such as education, providers, and state employees; she also expects recidivism and prison reform to be major issues in the coming session. Tim Rhead (Democratic): No public statement found in our sources. House of Representatives, District 18 (two seats). Mike Stevens (Republican, incumbent): He says he backs law enforcement and a justice system that protects families. John Marquardt (Republican): No public statement found in our sources. Jarod Holcomb (Democratic): No public statement found in our sources. Karen Springer (Democratic): No public statement found in our sources.