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RandySF

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Thu Apr 10, 2025, 01:38 PM Apr 10

SD-SEN: Sioux Falls business owner and former state trooper announces Democratic bid for U.S. Senate

Julian Beaudion, a small-business owner and former state trooper from Sioux Falls, announced Thursday that he is seeking South Dakota’s Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Mike Rounds.

“This campaign isn’t about me — it’s about securing a future where South Dakota’s working families don’t get left behind,” Beaudion said in a statement.

He and his wife co-own Swamp Daddy’s Cajun Kitchen, and he also operates The Hub, a professional development program. He previously served 13 years as a South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper and is a graduate of the Obama Foundation’s Leaders program. If elected, Beaudion would be the first Black person from South Dakota to serve in Congress.

He said his campaign will focus on “practical solutions, bipartisan cooperation, and creating economic opportunities for all South Dakotans.” His priorities include investing in rural infrastructure, expanding telehealth services and supporting workforce development.

“I’ll fight to enforce the checks and balances our Constitution demands and reject the influence of big money and tech monopolies threatening our freedoms,” he said.


https://southdakotasearchlight.com/briefs/sioux-falls-business-owner-and-former-state-trooper-announces-democratic-bid-for-u-s-senate/

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SD-SEN: Sioux Falls business owner and former state trooper announces Democratic bid for U.S. Senate (Original Post) RandySF Apr 10 OP
Excellent. MOAR Please!!! MayReasonRule Apr 10 #1
KICK suegeo Apr 10 #2
Next time I'm in Sioux Falls, I'll have to check out Swamp Daddy's Cajun Kitchen! progressoid Apr 10 #3

MayReasonRule

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1. Excellent. MOAR Please!!!
Thu Apr 10, 2025, 01:46 PM
Apr 10


Just caught this...


If elected, Beaudion would be the first Black person from South Dakota to serve in Congress.


28 States have never had a Black Congressional Representative.

Wow.
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