Democrat Ken Jeakins Announces Candidacy for Two District 35 House Seats in Rapid City
Democrat Ken Jeakins, a 16-year Air Force veteran, is running for two open District 35 House seats in Rapid City, South Dakota. Both incumbent Republican representatives have reached their term limits, creating an opportunity for new candidates in the traditionally…
Rapid City, SD, September 21, 2026 —
Rapid City, South Dakota – Ken Jeakins, a Democrat and 16-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, has announced his candidacy for two open seats representing District 35 in the South Dakota House of Representatives. The district, located in Rapid City, is traditionally conservative. The incumbent Republican representatives for these seats have both reached their state-mandated term limits, creating an opportunity for new representation in the upcoming election.
Jeakins’ campaign platform centers on two key issues: increasing healthcare access and addressing veteran mental health. His background as an Air Force veteran is expected to inform his approach to these issues.
In the November general election, Jeakins will compete against Republican candidates Dale Bartscher and Jason Fleming. The outcome of the election will determine who will fill the two open seats for District 35.
Story summarized from the original created by Karli West on www.kotatv.com, see more information here.
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