Friends and Focus at SDDP Convention

Last Updated on Thursday, 01 July 2010 15:03

From all areas of the state Democrats came together to create our platform, nominate a full slate of Constitutional Candidates, prepare their campaigns, and strategize our year.  Our delegates were focused on their platform planks and creating a unified message for our party.  Old friends reunited and new friendships were made as 300 Democrats convened in Sioux Falls. 

The delegates cast their votes to create a strong Democratic slate of state wide candidates

Scott Heidepriem and Ben Arndt for Governor and Lt. Governor

Julie Bartling from Burke for Auditor

Ben Nesselhuf from Vermillion for Secretary of State

Bob Pille from Pine Ridge for School and Public Lands Commissioner

Tom Katus from Rapid City for State Treasurer

Doyle Karpen from Union County for Public Utilities Commissioner

Ron Volesky from Huron for Attorney General

The crowd was energized by a wonderful keynote from Sen. Amy Klobuchar.  Sen. Johnson, Congresswoman Hersesth Sandlin, and Scott Heidiepriem revved up all the old...and new Democrats!  

Everyone had a great time and now we're hitting the streets.  It's Time to get to work.  It's Time to represent the people.  As McGovern said "many Republicans realized that a two-party structure was in the best interests of the State. Competition improved each party and meant that SD representatives in Congress would be more responsive to the state's needs"