Where Rapid City candidates stand on elections and how government runs

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Term limits: He supports term limits of no more than two Senate terms and says he would lead by serving no more than two terms. (Brian Bengs for U.S. Senate)

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)

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Election trust: His campaign says he trusts South Dakota’s election system and will protect it, with the goal of ensuring every vote is counted and every voice heard. (Terrence Davis for South Dakota Secretary of State)

Office operations: She says her experience in the Treasurer’s Office has given her hands-on knowledge of its daily operations and of protecting taxpayer funds. She says she is prepared to build on the office’s work and seek opportunities to improve it. (Melissa Hull for SD)

Accountability: Her campaign site highlights department accountability as a priority. (Melissa Hull for SD)

Financial oversight: She says she is running to protect state assets through integrity, accountability, and responsible financial oversight. (Margaret Kuipers for State Treasurer)

Transparency: She says she would be a transparent steward of state finances and ensure every tax dollar is accounted for. (Margaret Kuipers for State Treasurer)

Budget and government: He says he balanced the state budget for eight consecutive years without raising taxes and supports reducing government bureaucracy. (David Johnson campaign website)

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Government and liberty: She says she supports fiscal restraint, individual liberties, and limited government. (Taffy Howard campaign website)

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Taxes and government: He says he supports limited government, fiscal responsibility, and lower property taxes. (Greg Blanc campaign website)

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Taxes and government: He supports keeping taxes low and limiting government, including to help South Dakotans start and grow businesses. (Dale for South Dakota)

Individual freedom: He says government should prioritize people and protect everyone’s freedom to live, believe, and define themselves without interference. (Ken Jeakins campaign website)