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Randy Deibert — SD State Senate · District 31
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Randy Deibert

“Proven leadership for District 31”

Randy Deibert is a lifelong Spearfish resident and Professional Land Surveyor who has represented District 31 in the South Dakota Senate since 2023, previously serving seven years as Lawrence County Commissioner. A Christian conservative, he serves as Senate Majority Whip and sits on five committees including Agriculture and Natural Resources. He has shepherded more than 18 bills into law covering forest management, landowner rights, Deadwood gaming revenue, and property tax relief.

Hometown
Spearfish
Party
Republican
Office
SD State Senate · District 31
Our Rationale

Why they’re
Sensible

Deibert brings deep local credibility to Pierre — he governed Lawrence County for seven years before moving to the Senate, and his committee portfolio (Agriculture, State Affairs, Transportation) maps directly onto the concerns of Black Hills communities. His property tax reduction work, including SB125 and the Homeowner Tax Reduction Fund, shows fiscal seriousness paired with practical problem-solving. Election as Senate Majority Whip by his peers signals leadership capacity well beyond a freshman senator. A strong pick for voters who want Black Hills expertise in the upper chamber.

In Their Own Words

Key positions

On constituent service

“I care about the will of my constituents, understanding the issues, independent research, doing the right thing.”

On property tax tools

“We need many, many tools for tax relief, and this is just one of them.”