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CIVIC HERALD

U.S. House · SD At-large

An incumbent has a record; a challenger has statements. We show each what it is.

Challenger · No voting record

Nicole Gronli

Democrat · First federal run

Stated positions

  • Public school funding · Stated

    Nikki advocates for increased investment in public schools, trade schools, and universities to address shrinking budgets and staff shortages.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Government role in coverage · Stated

    Nikki declares healthcare to be a human right and advocates for affordable coverage for working families, farmers, and small businesses.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Farm policy & subsidies · Stated

    Nikki supports strengthening agricultural safety nets, improving disaster response programs, and providing flexible financing for farmers.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Native American affairs · Stated

    Nikki strongly supports respecting tribal sovereignty and honoring the government-to-government relationship between Tribal Nations and the U.S.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Trade & tariffs · Stated

    Nikki opposes across-the-board tariffs, calling them a tax that causes inflation, hurts families, and creates supply issues for businesses.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending

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Money — FEC

$261.8Kraised · 2026

Challenger · No voting record

Marty Jackley

Republican · First federal run

Stated positions

  • Aid & alliances · Stated

    The candidate supports putting 'America first' as part of the Trump agenda.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Overall tax level · Stated

    The candidate explicitly supports cutting taxes as part of the Trump agenda.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Policing & funding · Stated

    The candidate pledges to back police, sheriffs, and prosecutors with tools and respect, emphasizing public safety and putting violent criminals behind bars.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Firearms · Stated

    The candidate states that the right to keep and bear arms is non-negotiable, boasts an A+ rating from the NRA, and vows to defend the Second Amendment.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Regulation (cross-sector) · Stated

    The candidate advocates for 'less Washington red tape' to support farmers and ranchers.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Enforcement & security · Stated

    The candidate strongly advocates for securing the border, finishing the wall, and supporting law enforcement to stop drug trafficking.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending

Stated — no voting record to compare

Money — FEC

$1.4Mraised · 2026

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