Heather Baxter
Heather Baxter (Republican Party) is a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 34. She assumed office on January 14, 2025. Her current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Baxter (Republican Party) is running for election for South Dakota Secretary of State. She declared candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 3, 2026.[source]
Biography
Heather Baxter's career experience includes working as a business owner.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Baxter was assigned to the following committees:
- House Education Committee
- House Health and Human Services Committee
- House Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
Elections
2026
See also: South Dakota Secretary of State election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for South Dakota Secretary of State
Incumbent Monae Johnson (R), Terrence Davis (D), and Heather Baxter (R) are running in the general election for South Dakota Secretary of State on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Monae Johnson (R) | |
 | Terrence Davis (D)  | |
 | Heather Baxter (R) | |
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2024
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 34 (2 seats)
Incumbent Mike Derby and Heather Baxter won election in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 34 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Derby (R) | 52.7 | 7,108 |
| ✔ | | Heather Baxter (R) | 47.3 | 6,381 |
| Total votes: 13,489 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 34 (2 seats)
Incumbent Mike Derby and Heather Baxter defeated incumbent Becky Drury in the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 34 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Derby | 36.9 | 1,864 |
| ✔ | | Heather Baxter | 35.0 | 1,766 |
 | Becky Drury | 28.0 | 1,415 | |
| Total votes: 5,045 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
