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Hansen For Governor Rapid City Event
Jon Hansen and Karla Lems took the stage to answer your questions on property taxes, boosting education, election integrity , and making South Dakota healthier by banning synthetic food dyes in schools. The crowd brought tough questions, and Jon and Karla delivered bold, common-sense solutions rooted in Faith, Freedom, and Family.
Hansen-Lems Campaign joins the front lines of the “Make America Healthy Again” Movement in West River, Commits to School Food Dye Ban Before 2026 Primary
Hansen-Lems Campaign joins the front lines of the “Make America Healthy Again” Movement in West River, Commits to School Food Dye Ban Before 2026 Primary. The proposed legislation targets harmful additives such as Red Dye No. 40, Yellow Dye No. 5, and Blue Dye No. 1—chemicals linked to cancer risks, hyperactivity, and behavioral problems. The bill will mirror West Virginia’s recent legislation, requiring South Dakota schools to phase out these additives.
The Rising Star for South Dakota Governor
Daniel Horowitz of Conservative Review Podcast interviews South Dakota House Speaker Jon Hansen (R) and his speaker pro tempore, Karla Lems, who have announced their run for governor and lieutenant governor, respectively. They discuss their record of fighting for landowners and how they plan to take it to the next level in the executive branch.
Hansen-Lems Campaign Applauds Dismissal of Charges Against South Dakota Ranchers
The Hansen-Lems 2026 gubernatorial campaign commends the recent decision to dismiss all charges against Charles and Heather Maude, ranchers from Caputa, South Dakota. The Maudes had faced federal indictments alleging theft of government property over approximately 50 acres of federal land, a claim that has now been nullified.
Hansen-Lems 2026 Campaign Officially Launches at Sioux Falls Rally
On Thursday evening, April 24, Speaker of the South Dakota House Jon Hansen and Speaker Pro Tempore Karla Lems officially launched their 2026 gubernatorial campaign at a rally held at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance in Sioux Falls. The event drew more than 500 supporters, including property rights advocates, election integrity activists, over a dozen Republican lawmakers, and numerous members of the press.
Speaker Jon Hansen and Rep. Karla Lems to Announce Gubernatorial Campaign
South Dakota House Speaker Jon Hansen (R-Dell Rapids) and Speaker Pro Tempore Karla Lems (R-Canton) are set to announce their candidacy for Governor and Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota. The campaign kickoff event will take place on April 24, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Military Heritage Alliance in Sioux Falls.
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