Shantel Krebs

Shantel Krebs

Republican Party

Prior offices

South Dakota House of Representatives

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South Dakota State Senate District 10

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South Dakota Secretary of State

Successor: Steve Barnett

Predecessor: Jason Gant

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Elections and appointments

Last election

June 5, 2018

Education

Bachelor's

Dakota State University

Personal

Religion

Christian: Lutheran

Profession

Business Development, Milo Belle

Contact

Campaign Facebook

Personal website

Personal Facebook

Shantel Krebs (b. April 28, 1973) was the Republican South Dakota secretary of state from 2015 to 2019. She was first elected to the office on November 4, 2014.

Krebs was a Republican candidate for South Dakota's At-Large Congressional District in the U.S. House. Krebs lost the primary on June 5, 2018.

Biography

Krebs initially worked in the health care industry before becoming a business owner of two retail stores in downtown Sioux Falls. She later established a career in business development for Milo Belle Consultants. When was elected secretary of state, Krebs was a partner in the Lazy RRse Buffalo Ranch.

Krebs previously served as a Republican member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 10 from 2011 to 2015. Krebs also served in the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 10 from 2005 to 2011.

Krebs was elected secretary of state on November 4, 2014. She was sworn into office on January 2, 2015, replacing Jason Gant (R). She served until January 2019.

Education

• B.S. in business administration, Dakota State University

Elections

2018

See also: United States House of Representatives election in South Dakota, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House South Dakota At-large District

Dusty Johnson defeated Timothy Bjorkman, Ron Wieczorek, and George Hendrickson in the general election for U.S. House South Dakota At-large District on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dusty Johnson (R)	60.3	202,695
		Timothy Bjorkman (D)	36.0	121,033
		Ron Wieczorek (Independent)	2.2	7,323
	Submit photo	George Hendrickson (L)	1.5	4,914

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 335,965
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House South Dakota At-large District

Timothy Bjorkman advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House South Dakota At-large District on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Timothy Bjorkman

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Chris Martian (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House South Dakota At-large District

Dusty Johnson defeated Shantel Krebs and Neal Tapio in the Republican primary for U.S. House South Dakota At-large District on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dusty Johnson	46.8	47,120
		Shantel Krebs	29.3	29,551
		Neal Tapio	23.9	24,040

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 100,711
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Eric Terrell (R)
• Matt Johnson (R)

Endorsements

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Know of an endorsement? Email us at editor@ballotpedia.org. Republican candidate endorsements Endorsement Date Johnson Krebs Tapio National figures U.S. Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) May 24, 2018 ✔ Kris Kobach (R), Kansas secretary of state and Donald Trump advisor December 14, 2017 ✔ State figures Former state Sen. David Omdahl May 14, 2018 ✔ South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard (R) January 12, 2018 ✔ Johnny Brockelsby April 3, 2018 ✔ Organizations American Nurses Association May 31, 2018 ✔ Sioux-Falls Argus Leader May 24, 2018 ✔ Republican Main Street Partnership April 26, 2018 ✔ Susan B. Anthony List January 26, 2018 ✔

Campaign finance

Click here to see a summary of campaign finance in the Republican primary

Campaign finance disclosures from May 16, 2018 showed the following: Dusty Johnson had raised about $686,000 and had about $306,000 in cash on hand. Shantel Krebs had raised about $634,000 and had about $224,000 in cash on hand. Neal Tapio had raised about $168,000 and had about $37,000 in cash on hand. The table below contains data from FEC Quarterly January 2018 reports. It includes only candidates who have reported at least $10,000 in campaign contributions as of December 31, 2017. Republicans

Campaign advertisements

Click here to see campaign ads in the Republican primary

Support "Big Rig," released May 20, 2018 "Shantel Krebs Announcement Video," released March 13, 2017 Krebs released the following endorsement videos: "Shantel Krebs for Congress: Kobach Endorsement," released March 5, 2018 "Shantel Krebs for Congress: Johnny B Endorsement," released April 3, 2018 "Shantel Krebs for Congress: Kevin Scott Endorsement," released May 8, 2018 Oppose "Say No to Swamp Creatures," released May 12, 2018

2014

See also: South Dakota secretary of state election, 2014

Krebs ran for election to the office of South Dakota Secretary of State in 2014. In South Dakota, candidates for the position do not face a primary but rather are selected at party conventions. The general election took place on November 4, 2014.

Results

General election

Secretary of State of South Dakota, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Shantel Krebs	60.2%	155,647
	Democratic	Angelia Schultz	32.6%	84,181
	Constitution	Lori Stacey	4%	10,258
	Libertarian	Emmett Reistroffer	3.2%	8,328
Total Votes				258,414
Election results via South Dakota Secretary of State

2012

See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2012

In 2012, Krebs won re-election to the South Dakota State Senate District 10. Krebs ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 5 and defeated Paul A. Thompson (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

South Dakota State Senate, District 10, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Shantel Krebs Incumbent	61%	5,807
	Democratic	Paul Thompson	39%	3,705
Total Votes				9,512

2010

See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2010

Krebs did not run for re-election in order to run for the South Dakota State Senate.

She defeated George Gulson (D) in the November 2 general election.

South Dakota State Senate, District 19 (2010)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Shantel Krebs (R)		9,434	64.99%
George Gulson (D)		5,083	35.01%

Campaign themes

2018

Krebs' campaign website stated the following:

“	Agriculture Agriculture is the cornerstone of our state’s economy. As a fourth generation farm-kid, I understand the burden placed on farmers and ranchers by overregulation. I will work with President Trump to roll back harmful bureaucratic overreach and bring critical infrastructure and technology to rural communities. Education Every child in South Dakota deserves the opportunity to thrive. The best way to do that is to give the power of educating our children back to those who know best, our parents, teachers and local school districts. As a legislator I fought against the implementation of common core standards and I will continue to advocate on behalf of school choice policies so that parents -not Washington bureaucrats -can decide what is best for their children. Government Accountability Taxpayers should not have to bear the financial burden of a reckless government. It is time for Washington to balance its books like hardworking families across South Dakota do every day. In my office as Secretary of State, we cut our budget, became more efficient and learned to do more with less—the federal government should learn to do the same. Immigration There is no fix to our nation’s broken immigration system until we solve the problem of illegal immigration. We cannot undermine the safety of our citizens any longer; a strong border is a matter of national security. I will work with President Trump to secure our borders, implement extreme vetting, and build the wall. Jobs and the Economy Our nation’s path to safety lies in economic prosperity. Ensuring our safety means continuing to lift the incredible burden our tax code has created on families and businesses. Until Washington can eliminate waste and fraudulent spending, they cannot be trusted to spend and invest your hard-earned money. I support President Trump’s sensible tax cuts that give economic control back to the people, encourage job creation, and increase revenue. National Defense I believe our nation’s safety should be the federal government’s number one priority. Our military must stand ready to face the world’s threats—we need to ensure they have our support. I will work in Washington to guarantee our military strength and preparedness. Whether here in South Dakota at Ellsworth Air Force Base or overseas, I stand with our men and women in uniform. Obamacare For eight years politicians in Washington have made empty promises about repealing and replacing Obama’s disastrous law. We have a real opportunity with President Trump in the White House to repeal Obamacare once and for all. I will work with Congress to advocate for solutions that provide greater access to affordable care for all. South Dakota families deserve to have control over their healthcare. Overregulation As a small business owner myself, I understand the burden Washington bureaucrats place on our economy with overregulation. We must reform our regulatory process by returning economic oversight to the states to provide local solutions. I will not let Washington damper our nation’s entrepreneurial spirit. Together, we can loosen Washington’s regulatory grip on South Dakota families and businesses. Pro-Life I stand unapologetically on the side of life. As a legislator I have a 100% voting record from South Dakota Right to Life and am proud to have the endorsement of Susan B. Anthony List in my bid for Congress. I will work tirelessly to protect the unborn and ensure that not one single taxpayer dollar goes to funding abortions. Religious Freedom Freedom of religion is the right not just to believe but to freely exercise our faith, yet religious people and communities around the country are under attack. I am grateful to have a President that will stand against these assaults on our constitutional rights. In Congress, I will join his effort by working to preserve fundamental liberties in our businesses, schools, and communities. Second Amendment The constitution is clear, every American has the right to protect themselves, their families and their homes with firearms. We know that gun control fails to stop criminals, it only takes away the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens. As a proud gun owner and lifetime member of the NRA, I will fight to protect the Second Amendment from liberal gun-grabbers. Veterans Our nation is forever indebted to the men and women who courageously fought for our freedoms. The Department of Veterans Affairs is overrun with dysfunction and backlog that prevents veterans from a smooth transition back into civilian life. I support the President and Republicans in Congress as they pass legislation which eliminates the bureaucratic roadblocks to efficient care for our vets.	”
—Shantel Krebs' campaign website (2018)

State legislative career

South Dakota State Senate (2011-2015)

Krebs represented District 10 in the South Dakota State Senate from 2011 to 2015.

Click here to see Krebs' committee assignments in the South Dakota State Senate.

2013-2014 At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Krebs served on the following committees: South Dakota committee assignments, 2013 • Agriculture and Natural Resources, Chair • Health and Human Services • Transportation 2011-2012 In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Krebs served on the following committees: South Dakota committee assignments, 2011 • Agriculture and Natural Resources, Chair • Health and Human Services • Transportation

South Dakota State House of Representatives (2005-2011)

Krebs served in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2005 to 2011.

Click here to see Krebs' committee assignments in the South Dakota State House of Representatives.
2009-2010 In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Krebs served on the following committees while a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives: South Dakota committee assignments, 2009 • Commerce • Transportation

Noteworthy events

June 2017 request for voter rolls

See also: State government responses to the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity

On June 29, 2017, the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity, created by President Donald Trump (R) on May 11, requested information on registered voters from all 50 states dating back to 2006. The states were given until July 14 to respond. On June 30, Secretary Krebs announced that the state would refuse to provide the requested information to the commission.

Campaign finance summary

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Shantel Krebs campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2014	South Dakota Secretary of State	Won	$130,455	N/A**
2012	South Dakota State Senate, District 10	Won	$30,450	N/A**
2010	South Dakota State Senate, District 10	Won	$28,512	N/A**
2008	South Dakota House of Representatives, District 10	Won	$23,815	N/A**
2006	South Dakota House of Representatives, District 10	Won	$18,641	N/A**
2004	South Dakota House of Representatives, District 10	Won	$10,252	N/A**
2002	South Dakota House of Representatives, District 10	Lost	$7,511	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

See also: State legislative scorecards and State legislative scorecards in South Dakota

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2014

In 2014, the 89th South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 31.

• South Dakotans Fighting Animal Cruelty Together

Legislators are scored on their votes on animal protection bills.

• South Dakota Right to Life: 2013-2014 Scorecard

Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.

• The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2013

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In 2013, the 88th South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 25. South Dakota Freedom Coalition: South Dakota Freedom Index 2013 Legislators are scored by the South Dakota Freedom Coalition on their votes on the "'top ten' issues affecting your freedom."

2012

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In 2012, the 87th South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 19. South Dakota Freedom Coalition: South Dakota Freedom Index 2012 Legislators are scored by the South Dakota Freedom Coalition on their votes on the "'top ten' issues affecting your freedom." S.D. GOP Platform Accountability: House and Senate Legislators are scored based on their votes as they relate to the S.D. GOP platform. South Dakota Right to Life: 2011-2012 Scorecard Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.

2011

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In 2011, the 86th South Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 11 through March 28. Republican Liberty Caucus of South Dakota: 2012-2012 Scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to firearms policy. South Dakota Freedom Coalition: South Dakota Freedom Index 2011 Legislators are scored by the South Dakota Freedom Coalition on their votes on the "'top ten' issues affecting your freedom." S.D. GOP Platform Accountability: House and Senate Legislators are scored based on their votes as they relate to the S.D. GOP platform. S.D. GOP Platform Accountability: Veterans scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the military and veterans.

Personal

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When she served in the state government, Krebs and her husband, Mitch Krebs, resided in Renner.

Recent news

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Shantel Krebs - Google News

External links

Suggest a link

• Office of Secretary of State
• Profile from Open States
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign contributions, 2002-2014
• Shantel for South Dakota (Archive)

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Jason Gant (R)	South Dakota Secretary of State 2015–2019	Succeeded by Steve Barnett (R)
Preceded by Gene Abdallah (R)	South Dakota State Senate District 10 2011–2015	Succeeded by Jenna Haggar (R)
Preceded by -	South Dakota House of Representatives District 10 2005–2011	Succeeded by Gene Abdallah (R), Roger Hunt (R)

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Current members of the South Dakota House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Jon Hansen

Majority Leader:Scott Odenbach

Minority Leader:Erin Healy

Representatives

District 1

Nicholas Fosness (R)

Logan Manhart (R)

District 2

David Kull (R)

John Sjaarda (R)

District 3

Al Novstrup (R)

Brandei Schaefbauer (R)

District 4

Dylan Jordan (R)

Kent Roe (R)

District 5

Josephine Garcia (R)

Matt Roby (R)

District 6

Aaron Aylward (R)

Tim Czmowski (R)

District 7

Roger DeGroot (R)

Mellissa Heermann (R)

District 8

Tim Reisch (R)

Tim Walburg (R)

District 9

Tesa Schwans (R)

Bethany Soye (R)

District 10

Bobbi Andera (R)

Erin Healy (D)

District 11

Brian Mulder (R)

Keri Weems (R)

District 12

Amber Arlint (R)

Greg Jamison (R)

District 13

John Hughes (R)

Jack Kolbeck (R)

District 14

Tony Kayser (R)

Taylor Rehfeldt (R)

District 15

Erik Muckey (D)

Kadyn Wittman (D)

District 16

Karla Lems (R)

John Shubeck (R)

District 17

Chris Kassin (R)

William Shorma (R)

District 18

Julie Auch (R)

Mike Stevens (R)

District 19

Jessica Bahmuller (R)

Drew Peterson (R)

District 20

Jeff Bathke (R)

Kaley Nolz (R)

District 21

Jim Halverson (R)

Marty Overweg (R)

District 22

Lana Greenfield (R)

Kevin Van Diepen (R)

District 23

Spencer Gosch (R)

Scott Moore (R)

District 24

Will Mortenson (R)

Mike Weisgram (R)

District 25

Jon Hansen (R)

Leslie Heinemann (R)

District 26A

Eric Emery (D)

District 26B

Rebecca Reimer (R)

District 27

Elizabeth May (R)

Peri Pourier (D)

District 28A

Jana Hunt (R)

District 28B

Travis Ismay (R)

District 29

Terri Jorgenson (R)

Kathy Rice (R)

District 30

Tim Goodwin (R)

Trish Ladner (R)

District 31

Mary Fitzgerald (R)

Scott Odenbach (R)

District 32

Steve Duffy (R)

Nicole Uhre-Balk (D)

District 33

Phil Jensen (R)

Curt Massie (R)

District 34

Heather Baxter (R)

Mike Derby (R)

District 35

Tina Mulally (R)

Tony Randolph (R)

Republican Party (64)

Democratic Party (6)