Mike Walsh
Mike Walsh (Republican Party) was a member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 35. He assumed office on February 15, 2024. He left office on January 14, 2025.
Walsh (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the South Dakota State Senate to represent District 35. He lost in the Republican primary on June 4, 2024.
Walsh was appointed to the South Dakota State Senate to replace former Sen. Jessica Castleberry (R).
Biography
Mike Walsh's career experience includes working in law enforcement.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 35
Greg Blanc won election in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 35 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Greg Blanc (R)  | 100.0 | 9,851 |
| Total votes: 9,851 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 35
Greg Blanc defeated incumbent Mike Walsh and Curtis Nupen in the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 35 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Greg Blanc | 54.8 | 973 |
 | Mike Walsh | 38.9 | 692 | |
| Curtis Nupen | 6.3 | 112 | ||
| Total votes: 1,777 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
In 2024, the South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 26.
- Legislators are scored on their stances related to the Rapid City business community.
- Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
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
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Jessica Castleberry (R) |
South Dakota State Senate District 35 2024-2025 |
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