Compare the Candidates
Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 3, 2026 South Dakota General Election

Candidates for State Representative District 7, South Dakota

Roger DeGroot - R

►Websitesdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4449/Detail

Mellissa Heermann - R

►Websiteheermannfordist7.com/

Blake Stevens - D

►Websitewww.stevens4sd.com/

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Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

Housing & Communities

Housing

Health & Medical

Healthcare

Elderly's Health & Abuse

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government & Democracy

Voting and Election Reform

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Jobs

Education & Schools

Education

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Pro-Choice (Abortion) or Pro-Life

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

LGBTQ+

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Child Care

Taxes

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+