Compare the Candidates
Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

June 9, 2026 South Dakota Republican Party State Primary

Candidates for State Senator District 28, South Dakota

Sam Marty - R

►Websitewww.samforsd.com/

Ryan M. Maher - R

►Websitesdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/1724/Detail

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Biographical

General Philosophy

Professional Experience

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Small Businesses

Labor, Wages & Unions

Minimum Wage

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Partial-birth Abortions

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Religion

Marijuana, Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Gambling & Prostitution

Metamphetamines and Opioids

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Ban on Bump Stocks & Assault Weapons

Right to Own and Cary Guns - Second Amendment