District 17


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?
Senate
Sydney Davis R Candidate has a moderate Pro-Life voting record. (2022 Scorecard)
House
Chris Kassin R
William Shorma R Candidate has a strong Pro-Life voting record. (2016 Scorecard)
Rebecca Engquist-Schroeder D
2) EDUCATION –  Do the candidates support or oppose expanded educational options? (Ex: Private school opportunities, homeschooling, etc.)
Senate
Sydney Davis R Candidate has a mixed voting record on Education Choice. SB71 (2022), SB117 (2021)
House
Chris Kassin R
William Shorma R Candidate has a good record supporting Education Choice. SB159 (2016)
Rebecca Engquist-Schroeder D
3) MARIJUANA –  Do the candidates support or oppose expanding the usage of marijuana? (Ex: Recreational usage, candy edibles, home-grow, etc.)
Senate
Sydney Davis R Candidate has a voting record of support for marijuana commercialization/expansion.
House
Chris Kassin R
William Shorma R
Rebecca Engquist-Schroeder D
4) STUDENT PRIVACY –  Do the candidates support or oppose protections for student privacy? (In locker rooms, bathrooms, etc.)
Senate
Sydney Davis R Candidate voted against protecting Student Privacy. HB1005 (2022)
House
Chris Kassin R
William Shorma R Candidate has a voting record of support for protecting Student Privacy. HB1008 (2016)
Rebecca Engquist-Schroeder D
5) GAMBLING EXPANSION –  Do the candidates support or oppose expanding gambling in South Dakota?
Senate
Sydney Davis R
House
Chris Kassin R
William Shorma R
Rebecca Engquist-Schroeder D

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