Adam Bair
Adam Bair The Democratic primary for this office on June 2, 2026, was canceled. Adam Bair earned a high school diploma from Skyline High School. Bair's career experience includes working as a consultant.
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“My vision for dignity goes beyond the legislative floor. Dignity means that every South Dakotan has access to affordable healthcare, world-class education, and affordable living.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “Living Affordably: Every South Dakotan should be able to live a life of dignity. We are living in a world where finding a good job, purchasing a home, and living a comfortable life is becoming unattainable for many South Dakotans. This is a reality that I have felt personally, and I know is shared by many across the state. There were several years of my life when I worked every single day. I worked my full-time job, a part-time job, and drove Lyft when I had extra time. Despite all of this, I was barely scraping by, and I know that my situation is not unique to me.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey)Kathleen Brudvig
Kathleen Brudvig The Democratic primary for this office on June 2, 2026, was canceled. Kathleen Brudvig earned a high school diploma from Lincoln High School. Her career experience includes working as a registered nurse.
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“As a young mom, I worked my way through nursing school, funded largely by the Pell Grant, while holding down a job and raising my young son. I relied on Medicaid to ensure my family had access to healthcare. My family and I had a safe, stable place to grow because of income subsidized housing. That support didn't hand me a successful life, but it gave me a chance to work for it.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “I will always support people first policies. This means keeping top of mind the real needs of families instead of political distractions. It means making healthcare more affordable, supporting public education and teachers, protecting workers, investing in safe communities, and making sure people can afford housing, child care and basic necessities.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “Public schools and healthcare. Education and healthcare are the foundation to build a strong future and everyone deserves fair access to both. We must commit to fully supporting South Dakota's kids to reach their full potential and be successful.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey)John Pohlman
John Pohlman earned a high school diploma from T.F. Riggs High School, and a bachelor's degree from the University of South Dakota in 1984. His career experience includes working in marketing. Pohlman received ratings or grades from the following organizations. To send us additional ratings, click here.
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“My wife Stacey and I have called Sioux Falls home since 1984. We're both natives of Pierre and have been married for 41 years, raising three daughters in District 10. Now we're also proud grandparents.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “I will focus on affordability - working to keep taxes low and government spending accountable. I will support public safety and law enforcement - working to break the cycle of prison recidivism with additional education and vocational training in our state prison system. I will bring a practical, commonsense approach to achieving results in state government. Just as I've done for years in the business world, I will listen, solve problems and work with everyone.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “I have a years of experience in the area of economic development. I believe a strong economy is the key to creating a future for our children and grandchildren - one where they can stay in South Dakota, find good jobs and enjoy the same great quality of life my generation has experienced.”
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