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Republican lawmaker challenging Sec. of State Johnson after voter roll dustup

Election integrity allies turn rivals in South Dakota secretary of state race

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Joe Sneve
Sep 22, 2025
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Rep. Heather Baxter - Sec. of State Monae Johnson

A Black Hills legislator who spearheaded efforts to make South Dakota’s voter rolls public is mounting a campaign to unseat Secretary of State Monae Johnson.

Rep. Heather Baxter, a Republican from Rapid City, announced Monday she will seek the GOP nomination for secretary of state in 2026, positioning herself as a champion of former President Donald Trump’s election integrity agenda.

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