Top Priorities

Advocating for District 3 & Northeastern South Dakota
Giving our region a strong, consistent voice in Pierre.

Common-Sense, Collaborative Leadership
Solving problems together, not playing politics.

Supporting Agriculture
Protecting the backbone of our economy and way of life.

Growing a Vibrant Economy
Creating jobs, encouraging innovation, opportunities, and supporting small businesses.

Expanding Educational Opportunity
Ensuring every child has access to quality education, making sure NSU is a priority in Pierre. Ensuring a bright future for South Dakota’s next generations.

Protecting Local Control
Keeping decision-making close to home, where it belongs.

Strengthening Families
Promoting safe, healthy families, values, and communities that thrive.

Building Strong Communities
Investing in the people and places that make South Dakota a great place to call home.

I’m a commonsense conservative and lifelong Republican, proudly pro-life, pro-business, pro–Second Amendment, and a strong hands-on advocate for South Dakota agriculture. I believe in protecting the freedoms and values that make our state the best place in the nation to live, work, and raise a family.

I believe government works best when it’s small, efficient, and accountable - with decisions made close to home, by the people and their communities. I believe in faith, family, freedom, and the South Dakota way of life, where hard work, respect, and personal responsibility still matter.

As your next State Senator for District 3, I’ll fight every day to keep South Dakota strong, to protect our rights, grow our economy, and ensure that future generations can thrive in the land of infinite variety and endless opportunity.

Aberdeen is my home. Our future is worth fighting for.

Meet my family — James, Jett & Whitley

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Leadership Experience & Community Involvement that speaks for itself:

  • Junior Achievement Volunteer (2012-Present)

  • Brown County Teenage Republicans Advisor (2014-2020)

  • Brown County Republicans Secretary/Treasurer/Chairman (2015-2024)

  • Brown County Republicans, Chair (2018-2024)

  • Aldersgate Church, worship leader (2015-Present)

  • Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors (2016-Present)

  • Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors President – 2023

  • EDGE Taskforce (young professionals) Board Liaison/founding member (2016-Present)

  • Aldersgate Church Administrative Board (2017-Present)

  • 1 Million Cups Aberdeen Organization Board; founding member (2017-2022)

  • Micropolitan Podcast, Host (2023-Present)

  • BIG Idea High School Business Pitch Competition, Committee/Event Emcee (2018-Present)

  • Leadership South Dakota, Class of 2019

  • Northeast Area AHEC, Board Member/Treasurer (2018-2021)

  • Abbott House, Bridges Foster Care, Building Abbot program facilitator 2021/2022

  • Aberdeen Sertoma Club, Member & Storybook Land Uncorked Org Team (2022-Present)

  • Aberdeen Development Corporation, Board of Directors (2023-Present)

  • AACC/ADC Joint Public Policy Committee (2023-Present)

Recognitions:

  • 2015 Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Emerging Leader

  • 2017 Prairie Business Magazine 40 under 40; Top business professionals under the age of 40 in the Northern Plains

  • 2019 SDCEO Enterprising Young Entrepreneur of the Year

  • 2025 Aberdeen Area Chamber Rockstar Award

“A noble leader answers not to the trumpet calls of self-promotion, but to the hushed whispers of necessity.”

― Mollie Marti

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