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Steve Natz
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Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Personal
Birthplace
Sioux Falls, S.D.
Religion
Agnostic
Profession
Real Estate Broker
Contact

Steve Natz (Democratic Party) ran for election to the South Dakota State Senate to represent District 11. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Natz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Steve Natz was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. His career experience includes working as a real estate broker, business owner, and advertising account specialist.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for South Dakota State Senate District 11

Chris Karr defeated Steve Natz in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 11 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Chris Karr
Chris Karr (R)
 
58.9
 
6,796
Image of Steve Natz
Steve Natz (D) Candidate Connection
 
41.1
 
4,747

Total votes: 11,543
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Steve Natz advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 11.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Chris Karr advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 11.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Natz in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Steve Natz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Natz's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Democrat. Center left. 22 year small business owner in Sioux Falls, SD. Commercial Real Estate. Born and raised in Sioux Falls.
  • Protect Women's Healthcare
  • Create Financial security for South Dakota
  • Protect the States Natural Resources
Healthcare, Public education, South Dakota's economic development, and environmental protection.
There are a few people I admire. I believe each one has a quality that appeals to me. Like any character in a book, or a public or private person we identify with, we admire the qualities that we aspire to.
I have many favorite books. Each has their stories and lessons. It is hard to pick a favorite book , like it is hard to pick a hero. Each one has its qualities to remember.
The Governor and the Legislature should be able to work together to achieve the best outcomes for the constituents. That outcome is not always achievable.
Appropriations, Ag & Natural Resources, Commerce & Energy, Education, Judiciary
The constituents of the State of South Dakota should be informed of the business of their Government in Pierre. As an elected official, we are the voters choice for the office. We are responsible to them and for the taxes they pay.

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Campaign finance summary


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Steve Natz campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* South Dakota State Senate District 11Lost general$9,547 $0
Grand total$9,547 $0
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 30, 2024


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