Jeff Bathke
Jeff Bathke Bathke ( Republican Party ) is running for re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives to represent District 20. The Republican primary for this office on June 2, 2026, was canceled. Jeff Bathke was born in Mitchell, South Dakota.
“I have worked for state and local government most of my career, working with several different departments on a common goal. I am currently the Emergency Manager and Planning & Zoning Director for Davison County. I have served 35 years in the Military, being deployed twice. I am currently a Command Sergeant Major in the Army Reserve. I have been married for 32 years, have three adult children and four grandchildren.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “Reduce government regulations. Local government and private businesses are often forced to accept state and federal regulations that just cost unnecessary funding. Increase technical education. South Dakota wants to increase the local population. In order to do so, we need to increase the capacity of technical school education. Affordable housing. What the government considers affordable housing is not affordable for the majority of citizens. Infrastructure costs have increased so high a developer can't afford to start a new development without government assistance.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “My Father in Law, who was my High School Teacher and Wrestling Coach. When I was 17 he got married and introduced me to his new daughter. A few years later I married her and we have been together ever since.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey)Terry Sabers
Terry Sabers The Republican primary for this office on June 2, 2026, was canceled. com.
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“I am running for the South Dakota House of Representatives to bring common-sense business leadership and practical experience to the Legislature. I was raised on a farm near Salem and then I spent 45 years helping build Muth Electric into a thriving company while simultaneously launching and managing assisted living facilities — navigating growth, workforce development, and complex regulations firsthand.”
(SDPB 2026 Meet the Candidates) “Property tax relief remains a top priority. Because local and state services rely primarily on sales and property taxes, sustainable relief comes from expanding our tax base through smart economic growth, which spreads the responsibility and lightens the burden on existing property owners. Alongside tax relief, we must continue investing in strong, efficient education to ensure South Dakota students receive a top-tier education that prepares them for success.”
(SDPB 2026 Meet the Candidates) “Driving economic growth is essential to South Dakota's future. Expanding our business base boosts local sales tax revenues, allowing our towns and cities to improve quality of life without raising taxes. Most importantly, economic development creates high-quality jobs that allow us to keep our talented young people right here in South Dakota instead of losing them to other states.”
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