PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Monday, October 24, is the final day for candidates seeking election to South Dakota statewide offices to submit pre-election campaign-finance reports.
The reports cover campaign transactions from May 22, 2022 (or the last submitted report) through October 19, 2022. They must be at the South Dakota secretary of state office by 5 p.m. CT.
Here’s a look at the reports as they are posted by the secretary of state. This story will be updated as more reports are posted.
Governor / Lieutenant Governor
Tracey Quint, the Libertarian candidate for governor, showed income of $901.73 and expenses of $855.52, with a balance of $46.21 on her report.
No reports yet for Republican incumbent Kristi Noem and Democrat candidate Jamie Smith.
Jennifer Keintz, the Democrat candidate for lieutenant governor, showed $1,820 of income and $473.54 of expenses, with a balance of $1,346.46 in her report.
No lieutenant-governor reports yet for Republican incumbent Larry Rhoden and Libertarian candidate Ashley Strand.
(Governor and lieutenant governor are jointly elected in South Dakota.)
Secretary of State
Tom Cool, the Democrat candidate for secretary of state, showed income totaling $69,467.56, including a $50,000 loan he made to the campaign, and expenses of $67,496.43, including $65,590 for advertising, with a balance of $1,971.13 in his report.
No report yet for Republican candidate Monae Johnson.
State Auditor
Stephanie Marty, the Democrat candidate for state auditor, showed income of $1,897 and expenses of $1,896.61, with a balance of 39 cents, in her report.
No reports yet for Republican incumbent Rich Sattgast and Libertarian candidate Rene Meyer.
State Treasurer
John Cunningham, the Democrat candidate for state treasurer, showed income totaling $9,940.04 and expenses of $4,046.73, with a balance of $5,893.31, in his report.
No report yet for Republican incumbent Josh Haeder.
School and Public Lands Commissioner
Brock Greenfield, the Republican candidate for state commissioner of school and public lands, showed income of $13,400.23, including a $2,500 loan he made to his campaign, and expenses of $17,130.55, with a balance of $6,020.76 in his report.
No report yet for Democrat candidate Timothy Azure.
Public Utilities Commissioner
Jeff Barth, the Democrat candidate for a state Public Utilities Commission seat, showed income of $28,777 and expenses of $28,589.25, including $23,300 for advertising, with a balance of $187.75 in his report.
Republican incumbent Chris Nelson showed income of $44,499.53 and expenses of $64,857.09, including $48,886.94 for advertising, with a balance of $53,800.02 in his report.
The general election is November 8. Absentee voting began September 23. Monday is the final day to register to vote in the general election.
