Heather Baxter

Background

Baxter says she has served as a state representative for District 34 since November 2024 and is a small-business owner in Rapid City and Custer. She describes herself as a lifelong South Dakotan and says she has served on the Pennington County GOP Executive Board.

Sources: Heather Baxter for Secretary of State

What the candidate has said

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• Election administration

  She says she supports robust post-election audits, improved hand-counting methods, and disaster-recovery plans. She also says she will make audit tools and training available to counties and enforce South Dakota’s proof-of-citizenship laws.

  Heather Baxter for Secretary of State

• Campaign finance

  She says she will work with legislators on campaign-finance reform and clear, open reporting.

  Heather Baxter for Secretary of State

• Business and access

  She says she will simplify regulations and streamline processes for small businesses, and improve public access to records with modern, user-friendly tools.

  Heather Baxter for Secretary of State