Politics

Candidate Spotlight: Joe Lowe

SDPB Radio | By Kealey Bultena

Published May 29, 2014 at 3:34 AM CDT

With less than one week before South Dakotans vote in primary elections, candidates are giving final pitches. Two Democrats face off for the gubernatorial nomination to take on the Republican candidate and an Independent. One of them is Joe Lowe.

Lowe has seen South Dakota through some challenging times. He led wildland fire suppression in the state for more than a decade, during which he tackled some of the most threatening natural disasters South Dakotans have ever seen. Lowe also managed the frenzied preparations as floodwaters loomed during the 2011 Missouri River flood.

Voters decide between Joe Lowe and Susan Wismer for the Democratic nomination for Governor of South Dakota. Hear from Wismer Monday. The primary election happens Tuesday, June 3.

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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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