Karen McNeal
Karen McNeal (independent) ran for election to the South Dakota State Senate to represent District 32. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
McNeal completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Karen McNeal was born in Rapid City, South Dakota. She earned a graduate degree from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 1980. Her career experience includes working as a chemist and in technical sales and sales management.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 32
Incumbent Helene Duhamel defeated Karen McNeal in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 32 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Helene Duhamel (R) | 60.0 | 5,189 | |
Karen McNeal (Independent)  | 40.0 | 3,463 | ||
| Total votes: 8,652 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Helene Duhamel advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 32.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for McNeal in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Karen McNeal completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McNeal's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Children—we need to protect our children from dangerous, harmful content on the internet. I will champion safeguards and laws to protect them. Children deserve the best education in a safe, clean and positive learning environment—be it public, private or homeschool. Parents know best and should have choices for their children.
- Freedom. The US Constitution and our Bill of Rights have served our country for well over 200 years. I will protect our rights from government overreach.
- Property rights—I believe the government has no business declaring eminent domain on private property without the landowners consent for private, out of state, for profit companies to build pipelines across private property for financial gain.
Tell the truth, explain to voters your rationale behind your votes
Listen to the thoughts, opinions and feedback from your constituents.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 7, 2024
