Republican lawmaker challenging Sec. of State Johnson after voter roll dustup
Election integrity allies turn rivals in South Dakota secretary of state race
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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