Description: The office of the Secretary of State is a constitutional entity responsible for preserving South Dakota s public documents, registering state lobbyists and adminstrating corporations, amoung other duties. The secretary also serves as the chief elections officer and chair of the state board of elections. The Secretary of State s office does not regulate elections and voter registration. SOS staff work closely with election officials to provide assistance to county, school, and city administrators.Term: 4 year term; Limit: 2 consecutive termsSalary: $105,348Requirements for Office: There are no specific qualifications for this office.
Yes, review all denied public records request, be accountable to the people of the state requesting information, timely response to auditors and the public, answer the phone.
By law every registered voter in SD is allowed to come to the polls to vote.
I would have staff that review cybersecurity and also access resources through Bureau of Information & Technology that is state run.
Yes, transparency can always be improved.
I would make information easier to access, communicate clearly with the public, and ensure decisions are explained openly, while protecting privacy and sensitive information.
I would follow the law faithfully and ensure that every eligible voter has equal, secure, and accessible access to the ballot, regardless of where they live or who they vote for.
I will protect election systems through strong cybersecurity, regular security audits, trained staff, and close coordination with county, state, and federal security partners, while ensuring every legal vote is counted accurately.
Transparency will be reflected in my goals and honesty. Every citizen in South Dakota should always be aware of the issues that have a significant impact on how the department operates. Accountability should be made available to the public when it affects the state’s economy, states business and elections. I will elaborate on transparency when I address equal access to voter polls.
1. Create an anonymous voter registration database before state legislative final votes. This will inform legislators of constituents’ true will, ensuring representation and curbing party-line politics. It can also be used for research on political trends. Anonymity protects voters from political retribution. It’s an unbiased, quantitative database with public reports, most federal polls are covered by major networks. 2. Create a database for signing petitions for candidates, amendments, and initiatives.3. Focus on lower voter registration areas and prioritize high school graduates who will be voting-age during an election year. Voting education is crucial to counter the prevalent resignation.
Cybersecurity is integral to national security and requires a team to address malware. I’ll act swiftly to rectify breaches, as this is an ongoing concern.
