Politics

Candidate Spotlight: Gov. Dennis Daugaard

SDPB Radio | By Kealey Bultena

Published May 22, 2014 at 4:04 AM CDT

The field of candidates for governor of South Dakota is soon narrowing. Primary elections happen on June 3rd. Ahead of the vote that selects the candidate for the major political parties, South Dakota Public Broadcasting brings you highlights from each person seeking the state’s top job. Here is an interview with the first of two Republicans campaigning for governor.

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard is the most well-known candidate in the race. He’s led South Dakota for three-and-a-half years, and he says he's found success in promoting economic development, increasing government transparency, and leading on issues of education and health care.

Governor Dennis Daugaard faces off against fellow Republican Lora Hubbel in the primary. Hear a conversation with Hubbel on Tuesday, May 27.

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Kealey Bultena

Kealey Bultena grew up in South Dakota, where her grandparents took advantage of the state’s agriculture at nap time, tricking her into car rides to “go see cows.” Rarely did she stay awake long enough to see the livestock, but now she writes stories about the animals – and the legislature and education and much more. Kealey worked in television for four years while attending the University of South Dakota. She started interning with South Dakota Public Broadcasting in September 2010 and accepted a position with television in 2011. Now Kealey is the radio news producer stationed in Sioux Falls. As a multi-media journalist, Kealey prides herself on the diversity of the stories she tells and the impact her work has on people across the state. Kealey is always searching for new ideas. Let her know of a great story! Find her on Facebook and twitter (@KealeySDPB).

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