Blake Rife
Blake Rife The Democratic primary for this office on June 2, 2026, was canceled.
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“I'm a farmer, teacher and ICU nurse at Avera. These roles have given me firsthand experience with the challenges facing South Dakota families, from education to agriculture to our healthcare system.”
(Candidate Campaign Website) “I studied political science at Augustana University. I've been interested in public service and government for a long time. Now I'm stepping up for District 2 to improve people's lives.”
(Candidate Campaign Website) “District 2 deserves a representative who listens to their concerns and brings real solutions to Pierre. That's the kind of leader I plan to be.”
(Candidate Campaign Website)Adam Long
Adam Long served in the U.S. Navy from 2001 to 2018. His career experience includes working as a business owner. To view Long's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. Adam is a firefighter and President of the Board for the Split Rock Volunteer Fire Department, a longtime youth soccer coach in Brandon, and a board member of Hope Harbor. He also helped build Healing Warriors, a national nonprofit serving veterans, first responders, and their families.
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“Rising property taxes are putting real pressure on families, farmers, and retirees across South Dakota. We need long-term solutions that help people stay in their homes — without adding more burden. But until government gets serious about real budgeting, we don't truly know how much revenue is needed. Families separate needs from wants every day — government should too. That's why I will push for zero-based budgeting, requiring every dollar to be justified from the ground up. When spending is wasteful, it hurts taxpayers and shortchanges priorities like schools, law enforcement, fire departments, and support for our military and veterans.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey)Manuel Luschas
Luschas ( Republican Party ) also ran for election to the South Dakota State Senate to represent District 2. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 2, 2026. Manuel Luschas' career experience includes working as an engineering consultant. I love the South Dakota "all the things" way of life - community, family, faith, freedom. I have learned to hunt, shoot, fish, and farm. I drive farm semi-trucks, and I repair large farm machinery.
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“I moved my family from Silicon Valley to Brandon in 2020 when we lost our freedoms due to the lock-downs in California. Brandon was the only school district in the country that I could find at the time where my kids could go to school full time, in person, and without masks. I left friends, colleagues, neighbors, and church behind to start a new life in South Dakota. I started my life over at age 49 to regain my freedoms.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “I am running for one of the South Dakota State House of Representatives seats for District 2 to represent YOU, my constituents, not lobbyists, not special interests, not corporations, nor billionaires. I am a Constitutional Conservative Republican. I've seen how big money and big corporate interests take control of all levels of government, down to the local city council. This is why I am self-funding my campaign (instead of buying my wife a new car!). I pledge to recuse myself from any votes where I have a personal, financial, or professional conflict of interest. Money in politics is not good for freedom.”
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