Sisters United is proud to vote for these candidates who champion a range of social, political, and economic issues that support the right to choose how and when to raise a thriving family in a safe, healthy, and sustainable community. Jamie Smith – Governor Collin Duprel – U.S. House of Representatives Brian Bengs– U.S. Senate Tom Cool – Secretary of …
The South Dakota standard recently published an article by Rapid City attorney Jay Shultz, who is running for State House of Representatives in District 34. In his article Jays states” Due to automatic changes in several South Dakota statutes triggered by the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, most abortions at any stage of the pregnancy are no longer …
Linda Duba is running in District 15 for South Dakota House Representatives. Why are you running for office? I believe public service is important and the best way to get involved in helping people. Women’s Reproductive Health What is your opinion on the overturn of Roe v. Wade? Roe v Wade allowed women to help choose if and when …
Brian Bengs is running for US Senate in South Dakota. He was kind enough to sit down with the Sisters and answer some questions. Women’s Reproductive Health What is your opinion on the overturn of Roe v. Wade? The court got it wrong. The Roe standards were right the first time, and I support the Roe standards. What will you …
Gary Leighton is running in District 2 for South Dakota House Representatives. Why are you running for office? I want to give back to the people of the state of SD and giving a voice to those (up to half) people in the state who are not being effectively represented by the majority party. Women’s Reproductive Health What is …
Mike Huber is running in District 14 for South Dakota House Representatives. Why are you running for office? I want to bring full time responsive and transparent voice to the people of District 14. Women’s Reproductive Health What is your opinion on the overturn of Roe v. Wade? Very disappointed we have overturned what was “precedent” as Justice Samuel …
Jay Williams is running in District 18 for South Dakota House Representatives Why are you running for office? South Dakota is not fairly represented in our State Government. The Republicans in the State Legislature have a 90% super majority and all of the state wide offices are held by Republicans. Democracy is not working in South Dakota and I am …
On Wednesday September 14th, 2022, roughly 50 people stood together for about an hour and a half during rush hour traffic in Rapid City. Together we sent the message that we are not going anywhere and our outrage will not fade away. We will continue to be loud, visible and fight for our rights. Thanks to everyone who came out. …
Kadyn Wittman is running in District 15 for South Dakota Senate. Why are you running for office? I’ve spent the past decade working to support and empower marginalized populations in Sioux Falls and across South Dakota. I believe that as a state legislator, I will have the opportunity to bring life-changing legislation that will make a tangible impact on my …
Christine Stephenson, is running for SD House of Representatives in District 32 What is your opinion on the overturn of Roe v. Wade? I am extremely disappointed that Roe v. Wade was overturned, but I am also motivated. We need balance in our state legislature now more than ever. And I’m optimistic that we can use the overturning of Roe …