Senate Candidates Gather For Debate

voteThree of four candidates for the U.S. Senate made their case for election before a crowd of 150 people in Mitchell Tuesday evening. The event at Dakota Wesleyan University featured questions from a panel of students and the audience.
Former three-term U.S. Senator Larry Pressler is running this time as an Independent. He’s most recently served as a college professor….
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Former state senator Gordon Howie says he’s running because none of the other candidates represent his values…
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Democratic candidate Rick Weiland believes democracy is at risk….
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The three also sparred on other issues including healthcare, energy, and foreign involvement.
Republican candidate, former Governor Mike Rounds declined an invitation to participate which the other candidates noted during their presentations.