Rapid City elections · State
State Senate, District 32 (partial city coverage not verified)
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Who is running
2 candidates on the ballot, from South Dakota Secretary of State. Photos come from each candidate's own campaign site.
Helene Duhamel
Republican · Incumbent
A fifth-generation South Dakotan, Duhamel says she grew up and still lives in District 32. She spent 35 years as a television news journalist, has worked for nine years with the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, and is serving in the State Senate.
Source: Helene Duhamel for Senate, South Dakota Legislature profile
2 sourced statements · Campaign site
Jeff Shelton
Democratic
Shelton describes himself as an archaeologist and says South Dakota and the Black Hills are his home. His campaign biography describes him as an outdoorsman and neighbor; the available campaign page does not specify how long he has lived in the area or list a prior elected office.
No stated positions found yet · Campaign site
Where the candidates stand
Every candidate for State Senate, District 32 (partial city coverage not verified) on each issue any of them has spoken on, in their own words or a close paraphrase, with the source linked. Checked . We do not score, rank or recommend anyone.
Where do the State Senate, District 32 (partial city coverage not verified) candidates in Rapid City stand on housing?
Helene Duhamel (Republican, incumbent)
She says the legislature can help residents through lower taxes and reduced red tape that increases consumer costs, and says the state can help first-time homebuyers and prioritize affordable housing. (Helene Duhamel for Senate)
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the State Senate, District 32 (partial city coverage not verified) candidates in Rapid City stand on farming, land and water?
Helene Duhamel (Republican, incumbent)
She identifies water security as her major issue for western South Dakota and says the state should plan for future water needs. (Helene Duhamel for Senate)
No public statement found in our sources.
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More on the Rapid City ballot
Governor and Lieutenant GovernorLarry Rhoden & Tony Venhuizen, Dan Ahlers & Steven McCleerey
Secretary of StateHeather Baxter, Tamara J. Lesnar, Terrence Davis
Attorney GeneralLance Russell- State AuditorCatherine Barranco, Tom Cool
State TreasurerMelissa Hull, Margaret Kuipers
Commissioner of School and Public LandsBrock Greenfield, Raeann Mettler
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