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June 2020 - Republican State Convention Edition! A Publication of the Republican Party DONALD TRUMP, MIKERally! ROUNDS, AND TO LEAD REPUBLICAN TICKET IN NOVEMBER ELECTION It was early in the can nomination on a evening as election vote of 77% to 23%. results came in on June 2nd, and media With Donald Trump outlets wasted little at the top of the time in declaring ticket, Rounds faces winners in the prima- a Democrat oppo- ry election races for nent in November, with Johnson facing and Congress. a Libertarian in the Congressional Incumbent US Senator contest. , a two term Republican Gov- Trump, Rounds ernor who has enjoyed and Johnson will be high approval marks joined on the State- in his first term as a US Senator took an of the state. After announcing for the office earlier wide ticket by a Public Utilities Commis- early command throughout the entire US this year, Elizabeth May had attempted sion candidate to be selected at this years’ Senate race against his primary opponent, The evening ended early on a command- to challenge Johnson on his agriculture State Republican Convention. Rapid City State Representative Scyller ing 75%-25% victory for the incumbent bonafides, despite the appointment and Borglum. US Senator to represent the party at the service of the freshman Congressman to Currently, the only candidate in the race ballot box for another election. the Committee on Agriculture. and presumptive nominee is PUC Com- Early on in the race, Borglum found Incumbent Congressman Dusty Johnson missioner Gary Hanson. Rounds a difficult opponent, and was nev- enjoyed similar popularity throughout his Her campaign was unable to find any er able to find an issue to dent his nigh-in- campaign against his primary opponent traction on that or any other issue, leav- Please support all our Republican candi- vincible connection with the Republicans former State Representative Liz May. ing Johnson a clear field to the Republi- dates in this falls’ election!

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The South Dakota Republican Nimit Sawhney, Co-Founder, and CEO of the Party chose Voatz as the mobile plat- Continued on page 11 Paid for by the South Dakota Republican Party PO Box 1099 Pierre, SD 57501-1099 News from the Republican National Committee We are living in unprecedented times. Our Republic is under attack like never before. Liberal Democrats, Congratulations to all the primary election candidates. with the aid of their allies in the mainstream media, You are all winners for doing what many others have are waging a relentless war against President Trump. not done. The organization, the campaign, the mes- They purposely create unrest, riots, fear and economic sage, the volunteers, the costs, the long hours and on hardship just to advance their far-left political agenda. and on coupled with the challenge of doing this during The Obama administration and his appointees even a pandemic. Thank you for loving South Dakota this fabricated false documents and sanctioned illegal much! My hat is off to each of you. Best wishes to activities to undermine, if not completely overthrow, those who won. May you seek council and direction President Trump. And, make no mistake, their assault from the Lord on the decisions you will need to make. on Trump is also an attack on all of us who support him. We can all agree that these are truly challenging times! There is not another leader that could have matched President Trump’s strong leader- Across the USA, liberals are using every means imaginable to ship in navigating these troubled waters. I believe he has been put in this destroy the integrity of our elections. The Democrats have seized the position by God ‘for such a time as this.” We must continue to o cover him coronavirus pandemic to push their crooked restructuring of American and all our leaders with prayer for safety and wisdom. voting laws. Governor Newsom in California—one of several blue states The President and “Opening Up America” are moving toward reopening where some counties have more people registered to vote than there are our country. The pundits are wrong again! Under President Trump 2.5M even people living there—issued an executive order to send absentee jobs were added in May as opposed to the predicted loss of 7.5M. Unem- ballots to inactive (i.e. dead, imprisoned or moved away) voters. In Penn- ployment stands at 13.3% rather than the 20% expected. Way to go Mr. sylvania, left-wing legal organizations sued to allow ballots to be counted President! Again, thank you Governor Noem for relying on the common after Election Day. In Florida, Democrats pushed supervisors to overlook sense of South Dakotan! COVID19 has had a long-term toll on our health ballot harvesting. and wellbeing. Thankfully, South Dakota is open for business while being smart, the envy of so many other states. Stay strong and keep the faith, however, because the Republican National Committee is fighting and winning against these subversive The President’s first duty is to protect the safety of the American people. attacks. We have spent tens of millions of dollars on top-notch lawyers to The President announced he would take immediate action to stop the vio- lence and restore safety to our country by mobilizing federal resources and stop illegal activities. We have also been educating Americans on what’s encouraging governors to deploy the National Guard. We are grateful for happening and the importance of voting integrity. Polling shows this the leadership of Governor Noem for her swift actions in our state. Loot- campaign is proving effective. Consider these statistics from a national ing and vandalism should not drown out the voices of peaceful protests. survey of registered voters: We had a great RNC meeting in January, however our April spring train- ing meeting was canceled. We did have a legal compliance webinar in • 84% want ballot signatures verified May, thankful for technology that helps us stay in touch. We have also had • 67% oppose ballot harvesting several informational calls. • 79% prefer to have ballots cast in person • 62% are concerned about fraud in a total mail-in system The RNC continues to fight back the Democrats’ assault on the integ- • 80% support voter identification. rity of our elections by intervening in left-wing backed lawsuits across the country. The Republican National Committee is playing a full game, The fact that Democrats are willing to continue undermining voting in- both offense and defense and has recently doubled its legal budget to $20 tegrity despite public opposition only proves that the only thing they truly million. Polling indicates that 62% of voters believe there is fraud in U.S. care about is winning elections any way they can. elections and 57% of voters believe this fraud happens more often when casting ballots by mail. People want voter identification and signature verification, 79% prefer ballots cast in person. The joint committee of the Also take solace knowing that we have the ultimate fighter representing Trump campaign and the RNC raised $154 million in the fourth quarter us in the White House. At a time when Nancy Pelosi was ripping up his of 2019. Over a million doors have been knocked on with the grassroots State of the Union speech and the media was pushing the demonstrably army spreading the message of President Trump and Republicans winning false impeachment narrative, President Trump moved to protect Ameri- agenda. cans from the Covid outbreak. Now, when liberal organizations are hiring protesters and busing them in from across the nation to foment unrest, The RNC is moving full speed ahead planning an in-person, energetic, President Trump is standing firm for the rule of law and the safety of five-star National Convention while maintaining safety. You have heard law-abiding Americans. Time and again, he has shown he is the right there are challenges with North Carolina’s Governor Cooper to hold the leader at the right time. full convention in Charlotte. North Carolina is still in Phase 2 of easing restrictions. RNC Chairman Ronna McDaniel and Republican National I also encourage all of you to take pride that you are actively support- Convention President/CEO Marcia Lee Kelly are working tirelessly to en- ing the Republican party. Your work at the grassroots level IS making a sure the nomination of Donald J. Trump for a second term as President of big difference. You are fighting to preserve the country we all love. Ronald the United States. All eyes are on us to showcase our ideas, our principles, Reagan once said that, “Freedom is never more than one generation away our leaders and the historic results they have produced for the good of all from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It Americans. As a member of the Committee on Arrangements, I know that every detail is being considered for an outstanding experience for dele- must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” I gates, alternates and guests. Final decisions are still being made as to the believe that freedom itself is under attack right now. If liberal Democrats where and how things will come about…..stay tuned! succeed in undermining the uprightness of elections then they can threat- en our very form of government. If they can destroy the respect for law Once again, it is an honor to represent you on the RNC. I am running for enforcement then they can further their agenda of stirring up chaos. reelection and asking for your vote at the virtual South Dakota Republi- can Party convention June 20. It’s been a privilege to serve on the Rules Fortunately, by working together all of us—President Trump, the Committee, the Faith Engagement Committee, Faith Advisory Board, the RNC, and you—can win this fight and pass the gift of freedom onto the Conservative Steering Committee, the Committee on Arrangements, an next generation. officer for the Midwest region, and representing you at every meeting and session. As I have stated in the past, I will continue to ‘run to the battle’ for For the party, South Dakota.

Sincerely, Sincerely, Sandye Kading National Committeeman National Committeewoman

Find out more about the South Dakota Republican Party Paid for and authorized by the South Dakota Republican Party. www.southdakotagop.com www.facebook.com/SDGOP PO Box 1099, Pierre, SD 57501. Justin Bell, Treasurer Gary Hanson: It is an honor to work for you as your PUC Commissioner.

Gary Hanson is in his third term on the South Dakota PUC. He has served in many leadership • Protect Consumers. The PUC resolves around 2,000 consum- roles including six times as the PUC’s Chairman, er challenges every year. I conceived the Ring Fencing requirement for and representing South Dakota on the National public utilities. This law protects consumers by prohibiting utilities from Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ engaging in some investment activities that have caused bankruptcy. Committee on Electricity.

He served on the executive committee and as • Support responsible renewable energy. Renewable energy must treasurer of the Organization of MISO States, and pass all legal tests and we must not allow other states to affect our utility on the steering committee of the National Wind costs with their liberal laws. Coordinating Collaborative. • Successfully represent your interests as Chairman of the PUC and He serves on the Advisory Council for New Mex- as an officer serving on several official national and regional regulatory ico State University’s Center for Public Utilities, organizations. is Vice President of the 14 state Mid-America Regulatory Conference and working groups on; Electric Vehicles, Utilities for • Enhance communication services. Many hundreds of new cell Low Income Families, and Conflict of Interest Policy. towers have been erected. Let’s keep expanding access to high speed Internet across and throughout the state; especially to unserved and un- I love our state and I am committed to work energetically for you and der-served areas! your family’s future and continue to advocate for all the citizens of South • A Transparent and Open PUC. All Commission meetings are live Dakota. I will continue to protect our quality of life, but first I must win a on the Internet and are posted on the PUC web site and archived with all statewide campaign. I am asking for your support. documents filed with the PUC. Our lives and the economic vitality of every business in our state are • Fiscally Responsible. We run bare bones PUC budgets and save affected by the decisions made by the Public Utilities Commission. I South Dakotans significant tax dollars every year. have worked to preserve dependable and safe utility services at a fair and affordable price; promote responsible renewable energy, enhance commu- The PUC is a very dynamic and highly technical position that requires nication services, provide for a transparent and fiscally responsible PUC, maturity, experience, impartiality, and a great deal of continuous study. and protect our citizens. I hope to continue to work in the PUC to make We rule on an average of 170 dockets every year. Some dockets are a hun- the quality of life in South Dakota even better. dred pages long and a few are even thousands of pages. My pledge to you as your friend in the PUC: I am excited to continue serving the people of our great state. However, I cannot do it without support. Thank you in advance for your consider- • Relentlessly pursue dependable and safe utility services at a fair ation and for helping guarantee a brighter future for South Dakota fami- and affordable price! South Dakota’s cost of electricity is in the lower lies. half in the nation! Thanks to a fast acting PUC, there were $28 million in refunds of utility bills in 2018! Additionally, there is an ongoing annual Sandy and I will greatly appreciate your support! savings of $10.5 Million!

CONGRESSMAN DUSTY JOHNSON Getting it done IN D.C.

I’m proud of everything I’ve accomplished during my time in Congress, including:

• Fighting for meaningful Coronavirus relief for small businesses & workers

• Securing relief for cattle ranchers and farmers as part of the CARES Act

• Ensuring passage of USMCA

• Helping President Trump fund the border wall

• Voting against impeachment

• Advocating for strong pro-life policies

• Fighting for Ellsworth AFB and Joe Foss Field

• Opposing the Green New Deal

• Opposing illegal immigrant voting

• Defending 2nd Amendment gun rights • Improving our nation’s defense

www.dustyjohnson.com Paid for by Friends of Dusty Johnson 11 WOMEN LEADING FRESHMAN CLASS OF GOP CANDIDATES TO VICTORY IN NOVEMBER

Taylor Rehfeldt Sydney Davis Sen. Rep. Rhonda Milstead

As Taylor Rehfeldt and Bethany Soye Candidates such as Republican Sydney “They carved out farms and towns, South Dakotans instead of frivolous, waited on Wednesday morning for Davis who ran in District 17 ran with a established a constitution and laws unconstitutional bills. We have a lot overdue election results from Min- very strong 41% in a 4-way house race that have stood the test of time for all of challenges this coming legislative nehaha County, these two freshman decided it was her time to run because people. Take a drive around Sioux session, and we must have legislators candidates for office didn’t realize that she was inspired by her work on health Falls, Brookings, Aberdeen, Rapid City who are focused on the people.” they were part of something historic in care legislation. and many, many of our rural commu- South Dakota. nities and see for yourself the variety Another candidate who came out Davis noted, “I felt a calling to serve of inspiration that is succeeding in a strongly from the June 2 Primary was When numbers finally came in, it was and give back to my community after state that fosters growth and invites Certified Nurse Practitioner Erin To- immediately evident that Rehfeldt spending time in Pierre this past ses- new because of low regulations. And bin of Winner, who challenged House had handily won one of the two seats sion working on healthcare legislation, we do this while living in state whose Majority Leader for the in her House District, and it was just Senate Bill 50. I’ve lived in South Da- people know they have a healthy, safe District 21 State Senate Seat. When a matter of time for it to be made kota my whole life. I grew up farming environment free to raise their families the dust settled on election day, Tobin official. and ranching outside of Mitchell. This in a manner that allows their children was the clear victor on a vote of 61% state has provided me great opportuni- to thrive.” to 39%. For others, it was a waiting game that ties, and I want to ensure those oppor- seemed to move along at a glacial pace. tunities exist for future generations. I Another appointee of Governor Kristi As a candidate, Tobin was hard-work- have a unique perspective to offer as a Noem is State Senator Jessica Castle- ing and fearless in her decision to Soye watched as her margin that start- parent of a young child, along with my berry, representing District 35, who make the leap to run for elected office. ed out 200 votes behind on Tuesday diverse background in healthcare and boasted one of the largest margins of night slowly shrank as absentee ballots agriculture.” victory in the primary election, win- When asked why she decided to run, were counted on Wednesday. Until ning 72% to 28% over her opponent. Tobin noted that she has “an ambitious finally in the evening she found herself Like Sydney Davis, work on Senate Bill spirit and personally would rather 8 votes ahead with 5 precincts to go – 50 also brought Taylor Rehfeldt to a Jessica, a Rapid City businesswoman speak up for right and wrong then go a margin which never wavered. And decision to run. has had little time to rest since she home at the end of the day without she joined Rehfeldt across the first way was appointed on December 31st of point in her race to be a state legislator. “I decided to run last fall after lead- last year, started her first ing a grassroots initiative to improve session in January, and Paid for by friends of Sydney Davis In a year where South Dakota cele- South Dakota healthcare through had to immediately begin brates and honors 100 years of suffrage Senate Bill 50. The “heart” and “why” her campaign for office in which coincides with the election and of SB-50 was to improve access to March. leadership of Governor , healthcare in both urban and rural South Dakota’s first female Governor, communities. The grassroots effort “I ran to retain the District candidates such as Taylor and Bethany was about a three year strategic pro- 35 Senate seat because each decided it was their time to step cess. Throughout those three years, I I knew having someone forward and run for office as Republi- had the privilege to learn from current with legislative experience, can candidates. And they find them- healthcare leaders and community business acumen, and a selves as part of one of the Republican advocates. They taught me the value of service focused approach Party’s most diverse incoming fresh- collaboration, perseverance, and how to public office was going man classes of candidates. to have “tough skin”. Additionally, I to be imperative for South had a few mentors step in and encour- Dakota moving forward. I In 2020, the South Dakota Republican age me to run for office,” Taylor said. was grateful for the oppor- Party’s freshman class of state legisla- tunity to run in the prima- tors of twenty-three new candidates State Representative Rhonda Milstead ry because it gave me the includes eleven women who are run- has had the opportunity to serve in opportunity to introduce ning in their first race to take part in Pierre as an appointee of Governor myself to the voters.” the legislative process in Pierre. If all Kristi Noem for the past two legislative are successful in their elections, overall sessions, but the 2020 primary election Now that the primary is numbers of GOP women who serve in was her first test as a candidate - one over, Jessica is looking for- the state legislature will increase from she passed with flying colors, because ward to running in the Fall. 5 to 8 in the State Senate, and from 15 of her commitment and belief in her to 17 in the State House of representa- constituents and the work they do to “Campaigning in the Fall as tives. build their communities. the Republican candidate I’m looking forward to ad- Each of these candidates are profes- “My desire to serve comes from the dressing several important sionals who decided that it was the people of South Dakota. They are a issues such as the economy, right time in their lives and careers to diverse group of people. There are the workforce development, A FRESH APPROACH step forward to be part of something early builders, great grandparents and future stability for our state, bigger, and to give back to their com- great-great grandparents, many of who protecting the Constitu- FOR SOUTH DAKOTA munities. started with nothing but a great work tional rights of all citizens ethic and exceptional values,” Milstead and setting our focus back said. on what will benefit all Becky Drury Trish Ladner saying anything. The people that know “My goals are to be an effective legis- me well were not surprised at this lator, learn from mentors and make PAID FOR BY BETHANY SOYE FOR DISTRICT 9 decision at all. Fear of failure has never Lawrence County, my children and been a hurdle for me, as I know if you grandchildren proud of me. I intend Bethany Soye, who as mentioned had don’t try something – you fail 100% of on meeting with constituents to learn Also facing her first election this to wait until Wednesday evening for the time.” what they feel is important for me to November is State Senator Helene her results, also found campaigning in know. I have no political agenda, nor Duhamel, who Governor Kristi Noem the pandemic as a complicated expe- Tobin also recognized that good politi- any financial interests to promote. I had appointed this past December. rience. cal campaigns are a group effort. am dedicated to protecting the health, Duhamel noted that despite a lifetime safety, and welfare of all South Dako- of involvement in her community, “Conducting my first campaign during “The primary election experience was t an s .” “serving in the legislature was a whole a ride – comparable to a roller-coast- the virus was quite challenging. I had new level of service. A 35+ year career to find creative ways to reach voters, er. The first two weeks I had pages of Becky Drury might be a first-time in journalism prepared me well for the especially absentee voters.” notes from all my experienced political Legislative candidate, but her prior ability to really dig into and listen to friends and friends of friends. I had to experience includes running for office all sides of an issue.” However, after this victory, Soye is condense this into an organized plan in a competitive environment in South undaunted, and ready for the chal- and adjust it to Coronavirus. The best Dakota’s second largest community Campaigning is also a new experience lenge of the fall election as one of the thing that I did for this campaign, was where she has been serving on the for her, as she notes “I’ve never run for few who face an entrenched Democrat to make a daily check-list and daily Rapid City Common Council since office, so I am both excited and ner- opponent. goal for phone calls. Anyone who 2017. vous about campaigning leading up to offered to help, I enlisted them. I also the November election. I love talking “While the general election is going had people that I could call, who be- Drury explains “I love serving the peo- to people, so that’s the easy part!” to be challenging, I am excited for lieved in me, that would motivate me ple of Rapid City on the Council and the opportunity that our party has to on the long, hard days. Travis, my hus- always feel that I truly represent my The group of incoming legislators is pick up a current Democrat-held seat. band, wanted to help and I asked him neighbors. The hardest votes are now already getting the attention of those There will be high voter turnout due to make phone calls to raise money. He with the COVID 19 virus. As we try in leadership, as Senate Majority to the presidential election and I am took this job very seriously and this to balance business interests with not Leader points out that she “was incredibly impressed with these women and the way they contributed so much from the very beginning. Insightful, professional, and ready to tackle all that is required of a lawmak- e r.”

“The eagerness to learn and the con- fidence to execute their abilities was evident from the start,” Langer said.

Governor Kristi Noem also had strong encouragement for this group of can- didates, and noted, “I’m excited that we have such a highly qualified class of female freshmen candidates. It’s a Mary Fitzgerald Jessica Bahmuller Sen. big decision to choose to step up into committed to being the hardest work- enabled me to use any way possible to overwhelming our medical system the public service, and I wish all of them ing campaigner in the race,” Soye said. deliver my message to District 21.” votes become more and more difficult. the very best in the months ahead.” My focus now is how we come out of Jessica Bahmuller is a name that might Mary Fitzgerald of District 31 is a this pandemic.” While this accomplished group makes long-time volunteer for the GOP, and not be instantly recognizable.. until up nearly 50% of the freshman class of you realize that she’s been around Re- the spouse of a long-time Republican The COVID-19 Pandemic has the at- new legislative candidates, PUC Com- publican politics for many years, and is officeholder, but 2020 marks her first tention of many of the candidates, and missioner Kristie Fiegen - a former following in the footsteps of her father, time as a candidate in her own right as will dominate the campaign this fall as Republican legislator herself - points State Representative Arch Beal. she successfully made it through the it did during the primary. out that inclusivity is not just a good State House primary election contest, idea, but good public policy. “Running for office has always been winning one of two seats to move District 30 State House candidate on my mind. The 1st time I was able to forward in the election from a field of Trish Ladner is eager to “tackle the “Diversity in policy-making brings vote I voted for my mother for school five. challenges we will face as a state as we multiple perspectives to the process. board and I watched my dad serve emerge from the pandemic and our Numerous viewpoints and back- District 12 for 3 terms. I sat down with Mary noted “I have been involved in challenging times.” grounds ensure each citizen of our many different campaigns over the my children and husband and wrote state has a voice at the table,” Fiegen a pros and cons list at the end of the years and what made this campaign Having ran in the primary, she noted said. list I asked them what they thought. unique was this time I was the can- “Campaigning was a unique expe- When an 11 year old says “Mom if this didate. This primary race was also rience with the COVID-19 social “Whether the diversity is gender, ed- is your goal why wouldn’t you do it?” I unique due to COVID-19. Traditional distancing guidelines in place. Early ucation, racial, vocation, location, age knew I had to try. “ campaigning was out, and I quickly on we realized that the door-to-door group, or party, we are able to bring learned and developed new methods canvassing and the meet-and-greet together unique skills and a broad Bahmuller notes that “Helping some- in order to reach the voters of Law- opportunities weren’t available, so we knowledge base to be able to work one campaign is one thing but when rence County. The primary race was decided to conduct a digital campaign together for South Dakotans’ best your name is on the ballot it is a whole fun, I worked hard and look forward across all social media platforms and interests.” new ball game.” to the fall election.” the results were impressive.” A MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR KRISTI NOEM ing. The people of South Dakota have done a tremendous job.

In South Dakota, an unprecedented situation like this revealed publicly a principle we hold dear: It’s our people that make us great, not our govern- ment.

Our state motto is a beautiful one: “Under God, the people rule.” That is what our system of government is all Hello, about – the people of South Dakota are the source of the power and legit- I know everyone is eager to get back to imacy of our government – not the their daily routines and dive back into media, not politicians and not political what they love doing. But it is import- parties. That is a healthy perspective Reliable, Affordable Internet ant to remember that some people will for any elected official to keep in mind. No Matter Where You Live never get to return to normal. I lost my Dad at a very young age. That experi- Our “Back to Normal” plan is not a Living in a small town or rural area is a choice, not a ence greatly changed the path that I was reopening plan – South Dakota never limitation. Our Midco Edge OutSM approach uses fixed on. Similarly, this COVID-19 pandemic closed. Our plan does not include new wireless technology to deliver high-speed internet to small government programs, more red tape, has greatly changed the path so many towns and rural areas – without contracts or data caps. South Dakotans were on as well. To proscriptive phases, tight controls, or everyone who has lost a loved-one to anything of the like. Learn more at Midco.com/ruralinternet. this pandemic, Bryon and I are keeping you in our prayers. Rather, our plan continues to put the power of decision-making into the Since day one, I have pledged to let hands of the people – where it belongs. I trust South Dakotans to continue to the science, the facts, and the data on Andrew Curley the ground in South Dakota drive all exercise common sense, reasonable- Director of my decision-making. I have been very ness, innovation, and a commitment Government Relations clear that our people need to take their to themselves, their families, and – in 605.357.5835 responsibility for health and safety se- turn – their communities. [email protected] riously – that they should be practicing good public hygiene and social distanc- God bless! © 2019 Midcontinent Communications. All rights reserved. Governor Kristi Noem

South Dakotans: Thank you.

We are not out of the woods yet. This is a marathon, not a sprint. But it is because of your smart decision-making that we are in the position that we’re in today. Thank you for trusting me and my team.

Governor Kristi Noem PAID FOR BY KRISTI FOR GOVERNOR Thank you South Dakota Republicans for your support. By U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds Thank you South Dakota Republi- Constitution rather than their pro-growth policies, cans for your support. It has been own policy preferences. the economy has an honor to serve as your United • We have rebuilt our military been booming with States Senator and I am blessed to and are making it even stron- historic growth since be your candidate for the General ger, President Trump Election. • The recent announcement that has been in office. It the new B-21 Bombers will be COVID has been a Working together, we have deliv- stationed at Ellsworth Air Force bump in the road, ered results over the past several base will keep our nation safe, but we are back on years… while having a profound impact the road to recovery on South Dakota’s economy for and the economy is • We passed tax reform to sim- decades, coming back strong! plify the tax code and to let • We have repealed Obamacare’s • And so much more… hard-working tax payers keep individual mandate, more of their money, • We passed the Opioid Cri- We have accomplished many great starts by re-electing President • We rolled back job-killing sis Response Act of 2018 to things over the past several years, Trump and maintaining our major- regulatory burdens and have increase access to addiction however, our work is far from ity in the United States Senate. We streamlined government re- treatment, done. We must secure our borders, must not take anything for granted sulting in over $33 billion in • We passed the Patient Right negotiate better trade deals that this election because the stakes are savings…last year we eliminat- to Know Drug Prices Act so are fair for the American people, too high and the future of our great ed 12 regulations for every new patients have access to drug and continue to expand options for nation is in jeopardy. one, prices, quality and affordable healthcare. • We have now confirmed 193 • We passed a Farm Bill that pro- Again, thank you for your past federal judges, including two vides certainty and stability for We must continue to make sure our support and I will work hard to new Supreme Court Justices, farmers and ranchers, economy comes back stronger than continue earning your trust. who will respect and follow the • With GOP senate support of ever and we must work to bring our country back together. - Mike Rounds

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A lot of our fellow Americans are suffered damage that will be felt for police officers are men and wom- afraid right now, shaken by an- years. Community spaces and com- en of character who care deeply other death and worried that that munity buildings have been dam- about protecting everyone in their could easily have been their son, aged. Local businesses have seen communities and who strive to do or husband, or brother. Too many their shops defaced and their aisles their jobs with justice and integri- Americans feel unsafe in their own ransacked, and innocent bystand- ty. communities. We need to listen ers have been injured. This is not a to them with humility. To listen to solution to the problems highlight- The promise of the Declaration those whose experience of Amer- ed by George Floyd’s death, and this – that all men are created equal – ica has often been very different violence needs to end. Putting other was denied to many. Even in our from many of ours. lives in danger cannot be an accept- own day, with both slavery and able response to an unjust death. segregation now mercifully in In the wake of George Floyd’s our past, the effects of these great death, Americans took to the Around our country, our law en- national sins still make themselves streets in cities across the coun- forcement officers have been called felt. We must rededicate ourselves On May 25, 2020, George Floyd try to express their outrage. They out to respond to these riots. It was to ensuring that the promise of died at the hands of a Minneap- joined a powerful tradition, and a police officer who caused George liberty and justice for all is realized olis police officer. This senseless exercised a cherished right. Peace- Floyd’s death, and around our coun- for every American. It will take death left Americans reeling, ful protest is an American insti- try, other police officers are sick- work, but I have faith in our coun- most of all because there have tution, and, as the Civil Rights ened by that officer’s actions and the try and in my fellow Americans, been too many George Floyds. movement demonstrated, a pow- tragic result. Most of our nation’s and I believe that we can get there. And Breonna Taylors. And Ah- erful agent for change. And these police are like Houston’s police maud Arberys. As a nation, we protests aren’t relegated to big chief, who went out and marched My prayers today are with George need to work to ensure that what cities. We’re seeing them in towns in solidarity with protesters. Or like Floyd’s family and with all those happened that day in Minneapo- across South Dakota and in many Norfolk, Virginia’s police chief, who who are suffering because of his lis never happens again, and that other places in the United States. did the same. Or like the police of- unjust death. “And what does the the perpetrators of crimes like ficers in Camden, New Jersey, who Lord require of you?” the book of this one are held accountable and Unfortunately, though, there has joined locals to march, led by their Micah asks. “To act justly and to brought to justice. We also need also been counterproductive and police chief. love mercy and to walk humbly to acknowledge how deeply many unnecessary violence. Arson, loot- with your God.” May we all seek of our fellow citizens are suffer- ing, and destruction of property There are certainly exceptions – justice and mercy and walk hum- ing in the wake of George Floyd’s have happened in cities around the sadly, too many exceptions – but bly in the days that are ahead. senseless death. country, and communities have the vast majority of our nation’s

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Have you checked under your hood lately? Cars and motorcycles are great things, but if you don’t perform maintenance, there’s a lot of things that can go wrong.

The Republican Party is like that as well. During the primary election, it might seem like the GOP is just sailing along without a worry - but we’ve been hard at work to ensure that our state and national conventions go off without a hitch. The Coronavirus pandemic is a complication that has affected many things about cam- paigns, as you’ll read elsewhere in this newsletter. And the SDGOP is no different.

While we would like nothing more than to gather in a large group to tell the world how strong we are, we’ve been closely monitoring the situation, and actively work- ing to make sure we can hold a convention, hence the SDGOP going virtual in our convention for the first time ever. We’ve been addressing bylaws, and changing rules so we can move forward with the business if nominating candidates - while still ensuring YOUR health and safety.

South Dakota Republicans have tragically lost one of our leaders, State Represen- tative Bob Glanzer, to this pandemic. It is a not a hoax or hysteria. It affects people differently, and it is a very real thing. A virtual convention is a necessary alterna- tive but can still be entertaining. Being in the same room is not worth anyone’s life.

We’re ready to move forward with making sure the GOP is strong, and ready to lead, and we need you to take part. I urge you to register to participate in the con- vention at our special web address at SouthDakotaGOPConvention.com

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As a naturalized US Citizen originally from South Sudan, I take pride of being an American, and am thankful for the privilege and opportunity to exercise my God’s given rights for the rst time. My admiration for the Republican Party dated back to mid-eighties when I was a high school student in Sudan, watching on TV one of the greatest United States Presidents whom I admired the most, the former president Ronald Reagan in a presidential debate, I remembered him, expressing his faith in God and optimism for greater future to the American people and the world.

It was during his time in oce, the world witnessed the end of Communism, and his famous speech to the then President of Russia, saying “Mr. Gorbachov, tear this wall down”. President Reagan made a convincing argument why socialism must be rejected because it promises people welfare which results in poverty and human degradation, and it also hinders productivity and human creativity, making people poor and dependent upon government handouts.

After becoming a US Citizen in 1999, I registered as Democrat, but switched party shortly, after realizing that, my core values (Faith, Family, respect for human life, decency, and hard work) plus what this great country is standing for (opportunity and freedom of choice for every individual) are not well represented by the Democratic Party.

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CONTACT INFORMATION FOR GOP CAMPAIGNS FOR STATEWIDE OFFICE Mike Rounds for US Senate PO Box 250 Pierre, SD 57501 605-280-7767 [email protected]

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Gary Hanson for Public Utilities Commission 1015 S. Main Sioux Falls, SD 57105 (605) 336-9667 [email protected] A History of South Dakota Republican State Conventions

1889 – September 4, Huron 1890 – August 27, Mitchell 1892 – July 27, Madison 1894 – August 25, Yankton 1896 – July 8-9, Aberdeen 1898 – August 25, Mitchell 1900 – May 23, Sioux Falls 1902 – June 4, Sioux Falls 1904 – May 4, Sioux Falls I am proud to endorse Sandye and Ried to continue their work as National 1906 – June 6, Sioux Falls Committeewoman and Committeeman. They have done great things for South 1908 – July 18, Mitchell Dakota as well as the national GOP. Please join me in casting your vote for them 1910 – July 5, Sioux Falls at convention. 1912 - July 2, Huron - Dan Lederman 1914 - January 5, Pierre 1916- July 5, Huron 1918- July 2-3, Sioux Falls 1920 – August 9, Huron 1922 - no date or location 1924 – July 18, Huron 1926 - no date or location GOP Convention to be held virtu- 1928 – August 17, Huron ally, continued from page 1 1930 - May 20, Pierre 1932 - May 24, Pierre form for its virtual convention af- 1934 – May 29, Pierre ter clear demonstrations that Voatz 1936 - June 2, Pierre could handle the dynamic nature 1938 – June 27, Pierre of the convention and the potential 1940 – July 22, Pierre for runoff rounds of voting. The platform will allow delegates to 1942 – June 6 – Pierre vote securely, privately, and elec- 1944 – May 29, Watertown tronically through their mobile 1946 – July 8, Pierre phones. Voatz helps to make the 1948 – July 12, Pierre voting process safe and verifiable 1950 – July 17, Pierre for delegates and candidates. 1952 – July 21, Pierre 1954 – July 26, Pierre Chairman Dan Lederman noted 1956 – July 16, Pierre that State Republican party bylaws 1958 – July 14, Pierre were recently changed and filed 1960 – August 1, Pierre with the Secretary of State to allow 1962 – July 15-16, Pierre for the convention to take place South Dakota GOP 1964 – August 1, Pierre in this manner for 2020. “With 1966 – July 30, Pierre the unique situation this year with Party Leadership 1968 – July 15, Pierre the coronavirus, we will be oper- 1970 – July 13, Pierre ating with a skeleton crew at our Directory 1972 - June 26, Pierre headquarters in Sioux Falls (212 S 1974 - July 13, Rapid City Main) and at a satellite location in 1976 - July 10, Pierre Rapid City for people to gather if Chairman: 1978 - June 22, Sioux Falls they choose. Otherwise, all voting Dan Lederman – [email protected] 1980 – June 27-28, Aberdeen will be electronic.” 1982 – June 24-26,Yankton Vice Chair: 1984 – June 28, Rapid City Lederman noted that the most sig- Linda Rausch - [email protected] 1986 – June 28, Mitchell nificant changes will be in pre-fil- 1988 – June 22, Watertown ing party resolutions before June National Committeeman: 5th, and providing written notice 1990 – June 29, Sioux Falls Ried Holien – [email protected] of intent for candidate nomina- 1992 – June 26, Spearfish tions for Public Utilities Commis- National Committeewoman: 1994 – June 24, Pierre sion, National Committeeman, Sandye Kading – [email protected] 1996 – June 27-29, Aberdeen and National Committeewoman by 1998 – June 25, Pierre June 15th so the voting system may Secretary: 2000 – June 22-24, Spearfish be set up. Marilyn Oakes – [email protected] 2002 – June 21-22, Sioux Falls 2004 – June 24-26, Mitchell The Republican Party will be post- Treasurer: 2006 – June 22-24, Watertown ing more information with regards Justin Bell - [email protected] 2008 – June 19-21, Oacoma to the convention on it’s website at 2010 – June 25-26, Huron SouthDakotaGop.com, but Leder- Regional Directors: 2012 – June 21-24, Sioux Falls man wished to communicate that Roger Meyer - [email protected] 2014 – June 19-21, Rapid City “the party is confident that the Catherine Barranco - [email protected] 2016 – June 24-25, Aberdeen convention can happen electroni- Linn Hendrickson - [email protected] 2018 - June 21-23, Pierre cally,” and that “the rules of order Jason Williams - [email protected] 2020 - June 19-20 to conduct the convention in this David Wheeler - [email protected] SDGOP Virtual Convention! manner are temporary.” Anne Beal - [email protected]

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