State Senator District 4
Description: The South Dakota State Legislature is the legislative branch of the government of South Dakota. It is a bicameral legislative body, consisting of the Senate which has 35 members, and the House of Representatives, which has 70 members. The two houses are similar in most respects; the Senate alone holds the right to confirm gubernatorial appointments to certain offices. The Legislature meets at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre. It begins its annual session of the second Tuesday of January each year. The legislative session lasts 40 working days in odd-numbered years, and 35 days working days in even numbered years.Term: 4 consecutive 2 year termsSalary: $16,348/year + $178/day for legislators who reside more than 50 miles away from the capitolRequirements for Office: 21 years old; 2 years residency; qualified voter; may not have been convicted of bribery, perjury or other infamous crime; may not have illegally taken "public moneys".Petition Requirements: Depends on party and legislative district. See SD Secretary of State's website for details.
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Timothy Begalka
(Rep)
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Stephanie Sauder
(Rep)
What should state government do to support access to affordable housing?
What should state government do to support equitable, quality public education (pre-K through higher ed) for all?
How do you view the initiative and referendum process in South Dakota? Are there any changes to this system that you would support?
Considering recently passed laws, what will you be watching for to ensure all eligible voters have equal access to the ballot box while maintaining the security and integrity of our elections?
What, if anything, should our state government do to support access to affordable, quality childcare?
What do you see as the most important challenges facing our state?
Keep real estate taxes low or eliminated. Don't allow ridiculous "green" regulations to drive the cost of everything up.
Continue doing what they are doing, focus on the basics, teach what is necessary and practical, eliminate leftist woke indoctrination.
I think they are pretty good the way they are.
I don't believe any eligible voters have been disenfranchised in our state.
Same as with any free enterprise, keep taxes low, keep regulations to a minimum.
The high cost of living, especially health care, insurances, energy, and technology.
The divide between traditional conservatives who value freedom and liberty; and the neo-cons who look at every issue as a way to cash in and make money.
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