Green Circle: Candidate has a strong voting record on this issue or submitted a strong response via survey.
Red X: Candidate has a weak voting record on this issue or submitted a weak response via survey.
No symbol: Candidate has a mixed or moderate voting record on this issue, gave an inconclusive answer via survey, or did not respond.
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| 1) LIFE – Do the candidates support protections for unborn children? |
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| Jack Kolbeck |
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Candidate has a strong Pro-Life voting record. (2022 Scorecard) |
| Lora Hubbel |
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I am 100% pro-child and do not believe in abortion at all. Medical emergencies are just the – no legislation is needed. |
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| Sue Peterson |
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Candidate has a strong Pro-Life voting record. (2022 Scorecard) |
| Tony Venhuizen |
R |
Candidate indicated support via survey: “I am pro-life and believe in the sanctity of life from conception to natural death.” |
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| 2) EDUCATION – Do the candidates support or oppose expanded educational options? (Ex: Private school opportunities, homeschooling, etc.) |
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| Jack Kolbeck |
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Candidate has a good record supporting Education Choice. SB71 (2022), SB117 (2021) |
| Lora Hubbel |
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I have long favored giving State Educational funds directly to the student instead of School Administrators, who just give the dregs back to the students. |
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| Sue Peterson |
R |
Candidate has a good record supporting Education Choice. SB71 (2022), SB117 (2021) |
| Tony Venhuizen |
R |
Candidate indicated support via survey: “I lobbied for SB177 and have also been involved in supporting Partners in Education since it was created in 2016.” |
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| 3) MARIJUANA – Do the candidates support or oppose expanding the usage of marijuana? (Ex: Recreational usage, candy edibles, home-grow, etc.) |
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| Jack Kolbeck |
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Candidate has a mixed voting record on marijuana commercialization/expansion. |
| Lora Hubbel |
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I only support Dr-prescribed smokeless marijuana in pill form, suppository, parenteral fluids or for respiratory therapy. |
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| Sue Peterson |
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Candidate has a very strong record of voting against marijuana commercialization/expansion. |
| Tony Venhuizen |
R |
Candidate indicated opposition via survey: “I oppose marijuana in SD although I would respect the voters if marijuana bills pass on the ballot.” |
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| 4) STUDENT PRIVACY – Do the candidates support or oppose protections for student privacy? (In locker rooms, bathrooms, etc.) |
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| Jack Kolbeck |
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| Lora Hubbel |
I |
hmmm… I feel those who opposed this bill should be perp-walked. |
| House |
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| Sue Peterson |
R |
Candidate has a voting record of support for protecting Student Privacy. HB1005 (2022) |
| Tony Venhuizen |
R |
Candidate indicated support via survey: “I prefer that schools make local decisions so that the Legislature need not act. Where action is necessary, such as Fairness is Womens sports, I…” (word limit) |
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| 5) GAMBLING EXPANSION – Do the candidates support or oppose expanding gambling in South Dakota? |
| Senate |
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| Jack Kolbeck |
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Candidate has a voting record opposing gambling expansion. SJR502 (2022), SJR5 (2019) |
| Lora Hubbel |
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I have always opposed gambling expansion as I view it as a low-class way of taxing people. |
| House |
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| Sue Peterson |
R |
Candidate has a voting record opposing gambling expansion. SJR2 (2019) |
| Tony Venhuizen |
R |
Candidate indicated opposition via survey: “I am not a fan of the video lottery although the state is dependent on the revenue. I am supportive of gaming in Deadwood. I believe…” (word limit) |
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