FEBRUARY 12, 2024:
Governor Kristi Noem appointed Mike Walsh to represent District 35 in the South Dakota Senate, effective immediately.
Walsh has years of experience in both law enforcement and the United States Marine Corps. He is also a small business owner who understands the challenges of creating a successful enterprise, providing a strong work product, and supporting employees.
Walsh has been a state and national leader in the Fraternal Order of Police and has volunteered as a Key Spouse at Ellsworth Air Force Base. He also used his leadership skills to mentor and aid a struggling South Dakota combat veteran who served multiple tours in Afghanistan. His broad understanding of people’s concerns, hopes, and future goals will do him well in the South Dakota Legislature.
FEBRUARY 10, 2024:
Governor Kristi Noem appointed Kristin (Kris) Conzet to represent District 32 in the South Dakota House of Representatives, effective February 10, 2024. The vacancy was created after Noem appointed Becky Drury to represent District 34.
Conzet served in the South Dakota State Legislature from 2010-2018. During her time in the legislature, she served as Majority Whip, chaired local government, was vice chair of commerce and energy, and served on health and human services, state affairs, and taxation.
Conzet is a strong conservative. While in the legislature, she voted in favor of Constitutional Carry, supported then State Representative Noem’s legislation that firearms manufactured and retained in South Dakota were not subject to federal regulation, and consistently voted for pro-life legislation. Conzet has degrees in English and mass communications from the University of South Dakota. She lives in Rapid City with her husband, Steve, and their daughter, Katie, who is a senior at USD.
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