Republican Congresswoman Kristi Noem plans to run for another term in the House….
She says Congress has reduced government spending….
Senator John Thune’s seat is up for election in 2016, but he’s taking a different approach….
He says the presidential election is prompting voters to be more focused and engaged on the national level earlier than in the past….
Democratic state representative Paula Hawks has announced her candidacy for Noem’s house seat. Thune ran unopposed for his second term, but Independent Kurt Evans has indicated he plans to run for the Senate seat in 2016.