RAPID CITY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - South Dakota State Representative Heather Baxter has announced her candidacy for Secretary of State.

Baxter is running as a Republican with a platform of election integrity.

“Our elections must reflect the will of the people,” Baxter stated. “As Secretary of State, I will bring fresh leadership to the fight for accessibility, accountability, and security to ensure every South Dakotan’s voice is heard and every vote is counted publicly and accurately.”

Baxter has represented District 34 in Pennington County.

Baxter will be running against current Secretary of State Monae Johnson, who is seeking re-election, and Terrence Davis, a former SD State Trooper.

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