Klobuchar to Keynote 2010 Convention

Last Updated on Thursday, 17 June 2010 00:29

In addition to an exciting line-up of our statewide candidates that will speak at the 2010 South Dakota Democratic Party State Convention, the special keynote speaker for the event will be Sen. Amy Klobuchar.

Sen. Klobuchar was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2006, becoming the first woman elected to represent the State of Minnesota. She grew up in a strong Democratic family and served as chief prosecutor in Minnesota’s largest county before being elected Senator.  Klobuchar is a fierce advocate for consumer protection and renewable energy legislation, helping to pass laws keeping toxic products off our shores and out of our stores. She has been described by the Washington Post as a “rising star” and by the Star Tribune as “a fast-moving legislator with potential to become a party leader.”

Sen. Johnson, Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin and Gubernatorial Candidate Scott Heidepriem will also speak at the Convention Dinner.  The public is welcome to attend the dinner with PURCHASE OF A TICKET before or at the door. Cost for the dinner is $50 for all attendees.  Tickets are going fast for our limited seating.  For those interested in attending, please contact the SDDP office (see contact information below).

The Convention will be held at the Ramkota in Sioux Falls from June 25-26, 2010.  Counties from across the state are sending delegates to vote to confirm our Lt. Governor candidate, Sec. of State, Attorney General, Auditor, Treasurer, Public Utilities Commissioner and Commissioner of School and Public Lands.  Click here for more information about Convention.

The delegates will also create the South Dakota Democratic Party Platform.  If you are a Democrat and you would like to give input towards the SDDP Party Platform, please contact your County Chair at www.sddp.org or the South Dakota at 605-271-5405 or at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .