Katherine Washnok
Katherine Washnok (Republican Party) (also known as Katie) is running for election to the South Dakota State Senate to represent District 3. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on June 2, 2026.[source]
Biography
Katherine Washnok was born in Winner, South Dakota. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of South Dakota in 2012. Her career experience includes working as a small business owner and as a legislative page and intern in the United States Senate.[1]
Washnok has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- PEO
- Junior Achievement
- South Dakota Teenage Republicans
- South Dakota Young Republicans
- South Dakota Federation of Republican Women
- South Dakota Republican Party
- Aldersgate Church
- Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
- EDGE Taskforce
- Shriners International
- BIG Idea Competition
- Leadership South Dakota
- 1 Million Cups Aberdeen
- Aberdeen Development Corporation Board of Directors
- Sertoma Club
Elections
2026
See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Republican primary
Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 3
Katherine Washnok (R) is running in the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 3 on June 2, 2026.
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2024
See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 3
Carl Perry won election in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 3 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Carl Perry (R) | 100.0 | 6,900 |
| Total votes: 6,900 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 3
Carl Perry defeated Katherine Washnok in the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 3 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carl Perry | 52.2 | 1,313 |
| Katherine Washnok | 47.8 | 1,201 | |
| Total votes: 2,514 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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James is a third-generation South Dakota Farmer; together, we operate the family farms at Verdon, SD.
Katie grew up in the Republican Party; her involvement dates back farther than her ability to register with a party. Formally, she has served as State Chairman of the South Dakota Teenage Republicans, National Committee Woman to the South Dakota Young Republicans, member of the South Dakota Federation of Republican Women, Secretary/Treasurer for the Brown County Republicans, and currently serves as Chairman of the Brown County Republicans. Katie is a community involvement enthusiast, committed to making our corner of the world a better place. She enjoys serving through many facets; in addition to her commitments to the GOP, she is the current President of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 1 Million Cups Aberdeen/Micropolitan Organization team, Junior Achievement classroom volunteer, BIG Idea committee, administrative board and worship leader at Aldersgate Church, to name a few.
Katie, her husband James, and their children, Jett and Whitley, proudly reside in Aberdeen, SD.- I am a commonsense conservative, lifelong Republican. I am a pro-life, pro-business, pro-second amendment, agricultural advocate with a positive outlook on the continued excellence of our great state.
- I believe in the ability of individuals and families to make decisions for themselves. I believe in small, efficient, and effective government, with power foremost resting in the hands of the people and their local communities. I believe everyone is entitled to their God-given inalienable rights, civility, and respect. I believe in servant leadership and the critical importance of civic engagement.
- South Dakota is the best place in the nation to call home. I will work tirelessly to ensure it continues to exceed that expectation and remains the land of infinite variety and endless opportunity for generations to come.
- Advocating for Dist. 3 & Northeastern South Dakota
- Common sense, collaborative problem-solving
- Agriculture
- Vibrant Economy
- Quality Education & Opportunity
- Local Control
- Healthy Families
President Teddy Roosevelt, Margret Thatcher, Gov. Bill Janklow, Alice Kundert, Winston Churchill, and Sen Katie Britt, to name a few.
My Mother was very close to Governor Mickelson and received one of the first calls with news of the crash after the First Lady had been informed. I was only about four and a half at the time, but I remember how that event rocked our state, not just at the loss of our Governor but of a truly great man.
My first job outside of that would have been at a retail clothing store in high school and then into college. Everyone should work retail once in their lives - great life lessons in manners, customer service, and stress management.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity;
an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."
-Winston Churchill
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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