About Me

I am Anthony Kathol (last name pronounced caud’l), the Republican Candidate for South Dakota District 27 State Senate. I am running for State Senate because I believe it is our responsibility to preserve and protect the South Dakota way of life that has shaped generations of South Dakotans through faith, hard work, personal responsibility, and a commitment to one another.

 

Having lived and worked in District 27 for more than 22 years, I bring more than two decades of firsthand experience with the people and communities I am seeking to represent. My professional and civic service has taken me throughout the district and given me an understanding of the unique challenges facing our rural communities, including infrastructure, health care, education, economic development, and local government.

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My professional and civic life has been guided by a commitment to service, responsibility, and faith. From serving our nation and engineering healthier communities to educating the next generation, I have sought opportunities to serve others. As a public servant, educator, small-business owner, commissioned lay minister, and registered professional engineer, I have developed an understanding of both the challenges and opportunities facing the people of District 27.

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​My candidacy is founded on shared values and common-sense solutions. I am committed to strengthening rural health care and public infrastructure; supporting local law enforcement, first responders, and the constitutional right to defend oneself and one’s property; advancing an education system that prioritizes student achievement and accountability; upholding the sanctity and value of life from conception to natural death; and fostering sustainable economic growth that protects our agricultural and ancestral heritage, respects private property rights and tribal sovereignty, and preserves local control.

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I also believe government must be a good steward of the resources entrusted to it by taxpayers. As a former public servant and registered professional engineer, I understand the importance of planning, accountability, responsible spending, and eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse of hard-earned tax dollars.

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Integrity, transparency, and accountability are the pillars that undergird my candidacy, and they will remain the foundation of how I serve if elected. I am running not simply to hold office, but to serve all of District 27 and be a voice for the communities, families, farmers, ranchers, small businesses, and individuals who call this district home.

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Committed to responsible leadership, I respectfully ask for your vote as we work together to protect the South Dakota way of life and build a stronger, more prosperous, and brighter future for our families and communities.

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