South Dakota Delegation Proud to be Part of Historic Moment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 23rd, 2024
CHICAGO, IL — South Dakota DNC delegates are now on their way home, bringing back the energy and excitement that tens of thousands of people witnessed in Chicago this past week. Below are statements from DNC delegation leadership following Thursday night’s historic moment as Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the nomination as the Democratic candidate for President.

Julian Beaduion, Delegate Captain

“The impact of Kamala Harris accepting the nomination for President of the United States goes beyond imagery and representation. Her acceptance speech was full of substance and policy which proves that she is changing the landscape of the entire party. She isn’t falling in line with the policies of old, and is instead getting people excited for her vision for the future of America. We will begin to see engagement in South Dakota grow and that makes me excited as we move closer to our goal of becoming a more balanced government.”

Erik Muckey, Communication Captain

“I deeply appreciated hearing Vice President Kamala Harris’ vision last night. She delivered her plan with clarity and tangible actions that can positively impact every South Dakotan. Her desire to serve country above party is exactly what we need at this moment in our state and nation’s history.”

Leslie Gerrish, Delegation Whip

“It was an incredible honor to serve as a delegate at this historic convention. I am excited to take back this enthusiasm and joy to South Dakota to elect more Democratic leaders across our state. I cannot wait to vote for our future president Kamala Harris and Vice President Tim Walz.”

Shane Merrill, South Dakota Democratic Party Chair

“It was an amazing night and I was so proud to be able to stand with other democrats as we made history! Now it’s time to heed Michelle Obama’s words and DO SOMETHING.”

Jessica Meyers, Delegate Chair and South Dakota Democratic Party Vice Chair

“Last night was history in the making. We were able to watch Vice President Harris lay out the policies she will focus on that will help grow the economy from the bottom up and the middle out, creating more opportunities for everyone. It was an honor to be part of this week representing South Dakota.”
For questions, you can contact the SDDP Executive Director Dan Ahlers at dan@sddp.org or 605-940-3071.

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