Where Rapid City candidates stand on jobs and the economy
5 sourced statements in 4 races. Every candidate in each race is listed, including those with nothing on record. Nobody is scored or ranked.
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U.S. House, South Dakota at-large district
- Marty Jackley (Republican)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Nicole "Nikki" Gronli (Democratic)
Trade and tariffs: She says her first priority is working with members of Congress to reclaim Congress's authority over tariffs, which she says are hurting consumers, businesses, and farmers. (Nikki G for SD)
Secretary of State
- Heather Baxter (Republican)
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)
- Tamara J. Lesnar (Libertarian)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Terrence Davis (Democratic)
No public statement found in our sources.
State Senate, District 34 (partial city coverage not verified)
- Taffy Howard (Republican)
Families and freedom: She says her goals include protecting freedoms, improving families’ economic welfare, and maintaining South Dakota’s constitutional principles. (Taffy Howard campaign website)
- Michael Calabrese (Democratic)
No public statement found in our sources.
State House of Representatives, District 34
- Becky J Drury (Republican)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Mike Derby (Republican)
Economic development: Derby lists economic development as an issue he considers important to Rapid City, West River, and South Dakota. (Mike Derby campaign website — Issues)
Workforce: Derby lists workforce development as an issue important to the region and state. (Mike Derby campaign website — Issues)
- Victor Diego Dominquez (Democratic)
No public statement found in our sources.