
Mike Rounds
“A Commitment to Serving South Dakota”
A guide to the common-sense candidates running for office across South Dakota — from the statehouse to your school board. People standing up for our neighbors, our land, our way of life, and our state’s future — and doing it respectfully, the way politics should be in South Dakota.
“We got tired of scrolling through attack mailers and polls to figure out who actually stands for our values. So we built the guide we wished we had.”


“Serving Those Who Cannot Serve Themselves”

“Serious leadership focused on real issues for District 9”

“Common Sense Conservative · 41 Years of Service”

“A Working Farmer Fighting for Rural South Dakota”

“Problem-solver for Rapid City”


“Experienced. Conservative. Results Driven.”
“Experience and integrity for District 12”

“Experienced. Respected. Effective.”

“Engineer, city councilman, proven local problem-solver”

“Rooted in our Community. Working for District 16.”

“A tireless advocate for Rapid City in Pierre”

“Fighting for South Dakota's kids, classrooms, and communities”

“Faith. Integrity. District 35.”

“A Problem Solver, Not a Politician”

“Proven leadership for District 31”

“Eight years of service — now running for Senate”

“Homegrown. Hardworking. Conservative.”

“Four decades of education, now fighting for District 7”

“Business experience, open communication, District 6”

“Fighting for South Dakota families and farmers”

“Leadership that listens, stands firm, & delivers results”



“Practical solutions, not division”

“Don't corrupt our constitution — just enforce it!”

“Bringing 24 years of banking and community leadership”

“A desire to be involved and get things done”

“Experienced Leadership for District 5”

“Common sense and accountability for South Dakota”


“Experienced leadership for District 13”

“When People Matter, Experience Matters”

“Service, steady hands, and common sense for District 33”

“Hard work, fiscal responsibility, and the protection of personal liberties.”

“Aberdeen is my home. Our future is worth fighting for.”

“Principled leadership and common-sense solutions”

“Proven Leadership for District 19”

“Proven experience. Ready to serve District 24.”

“A farmer's voice for District 4's rural communities”

“Two decades of independent service for rural South Dakota”

“Servant leadership — listening, learning, delivering for District 4”

“Listening, solving problems, and getting results for families, producers, and rural communities”

“A cattleman, attorney, and South Dakotan through and through”

“People first. Strong communities. Vibrant economy.”

“Faith, family, and principled leadership for District 29”

“Common Sense Leadership for District 9”

“Grounded in faith, focused on freedom.”

“Common Sense Leadership for South Dakota”

“Local roots, local results for District 1”

“Integrity, collaboration, and 25 years of legal service”

“Practical, compassionate, and informed leadership for South Dakota families”

“No-bull leadership that puts District 35 first”

“Bringing a County Perspective to Pierre”

“Protecting families, strengthening communities”

“Reliable leadership focused on South Dakota's strengths”

“Safe, accessible healthcare for every South Dakotan”

“Strong communities, good jobs, policy over politics”

“Fighting for South Dakota families — one property tax at a time”

“A small business owner ready to serve District 17”

“Growing Leaders, Strengthening Communities”

“Fiscal strength, common sense, South Dakota values”

“Mission-focused leadership for the Black Hills”

“A farmer, a school-board veteran, and a third-generation Kingsbury County voice.”

“Rural healthcare and common sense for District 1”

“Measure twice, cut once — building what matters for Aberdeen”

“Pro-small business, pro-limited government for District 4”

“Hard work, common sense, and local leadership.”

“Proven leadership for strong schools and communities”

“Common-sense leadership for north-central South Dakota”

“We Can Do It — Limited Government, Strong Communities”

“Experienced leadership for Watertown and District 5”

“Fighting for South Dakota families — at home, where it counts.”

“Common sense, local control, and service to South Dakota”

“Public Safety, Agriculture, and Education for District 22”

“Experienced Leadership for District 22 Families”

“Common sense, local roots, proven legal expertise”

“District 1 needs a seat at the Table.”

“Building a better future with South Dakota pride and grit”

“Smart growth for Rapid City and South Dakota”

“Keeping South Dakota opportunity alive for the next generation”

“Steady stewardship of Lincoln County's records.”

“Steady, accountable county leadership.”









“Show up. Listen. Get things done.”


“Fresh perspective. Fiscal stewardship.”

“Steady hands for a growing Rapid City”













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