Varilek Begins Campaign For US House

Democrat Matt Varilek is making his Congressional run official with a series of announcements around the state. He started Friday night in his home town of Yankton.  Varilek says he wants to change the focus of Congress…

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Varilek says he wants to try a low key approach…

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Varilek says despite a possible democratic primary, he thinks he has broad based appeal…

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Jeff Barth of Sioux Falls is also in the democratic race. Former Congresswomen Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin announced on Saturday that she would not join the race this year.  Incumbent republican Kristi Noem has said she will run for re-election this fall.

(courtesy WNAX Yankton)