South Dakota Democratic Party Chairman Ben Nesselhuf released the following statement after former Governor and Congressman Bill Janklow passed away today:

 “Whether or not you agreed with his politics, Governor Janklow offered real vision for our state and worked tirelessly to make South Dakota a better place. Without doubt, he will be counted as one of our state’s foremost leaders in modern history. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.”

For more information, please contact Ben Nesselhuf at 605-271-5405 or ben@sddp.org

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