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Kadyn Wittman
2023 - Present
2027
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Kadyn Wittman (Democratic Party) is a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 15. She assumed office on January 10, 2023. Her current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Wittman (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives to represent District 15. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Kadyn Wittman earned a B.A. in sociology and women's studies from Augustana University in 2013. Wittman's career experience includes working as the director of development of the Sioux Falls Family YMCA, the director of marketing and development of the Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls, and a case manager with Bishop Dudley Hospitality House.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Wittman was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 (2 seats)
Incumbent Kadyn Wittman and Erik Muckey defeated Joni Tschetter and Brad Lindwurm in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kadyn Wittman (D) | 26.5 | 4,551 |
| ✔ |  | Erik Muckey (D)  | 25.4 | 4,364 |
 | Joni Tschetter (R) | 25.3 | 4,357 | |
 | Brad Lindwurm (R) | 22.8 | 3,918 | |
| Total votes: 17,190 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kadyn Wittman and Erik Muckey advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Brad Lindwurm and Joni Tschetter advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Wittman in this election.
Pledges
Wittman signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 (2 seats)
Incumbent Linda Duba and Kadyn Wittman defeated Joni Tschetter and Matt Rosburg in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Linda Duba (D) | 28.1 | 3,545 |
| ✔ | | Kadyn Wittman (D) | 25.3 | 3,193 |
| Joni Tschetter (R) | 24.6 | 3,096 | |
 | Matt Rosburg (R) | 21.9 | 2,763 | |
| Total votes: 12,597 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Linda Duba and Kadyn Wittman advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Patrick Olson (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Matt Rosburg and Joni Tschetter advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15.
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Kadyn Wittman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wittman's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- All South Dakotans, regardless of gender identity and sexual orientation, deserve equal protection and care.
- South Dakota must continue to strive for innovation and growth
- All South Dakotans, regardless of socioeconomic status, deserve access to safe and affordable healthcare.
Through my work with The Transformation Project Advocacy Network (TPAN), I also strives to support and empower transgender youth, young adults, and their families while educating communities in SD and the surrounding region about gender identity and expression. During the past several legislative sessions, I have served as a point of contact on TPAN’s behalf and successfully organized multiple phone banks, and educated community members on their rights as constituents.
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 26.
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2023
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In 2023, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 27.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 |
Officeholder South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 |
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