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November 8, 2022 South Dakota General Election

Candidates for U.S. Senate, South Dakota

Brian L. Bengs - D

►Websitebengsforsenate.com/

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John R. Thune - R

►Websitewww.johnthune.com

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Tamara J. Lesnar - L

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John R. Thune

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Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Foreign Policy

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Gaza

China

Russia

Ukraine

Iraq

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Agriculture

Farm Subsidies & Supports

Trade Barriers to US Goods

Farm Bill

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Reducing Health Care Costs

Generic Drugs

Business Tax Credits for Employee Health Coverage

Medical Malpractice Reform

Education & Schools

Education

No Child Left Behind

Special Education

Textbook Selection

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Partial-birth Abortions

Poverty, Welfare & Hunger

Welfare

Courts, Laws & Justice

Courts & Trials

Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA)

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Native Americans & Indigenous People

Same Sex Marriage

Property Rights vs. Civil Rights

Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA)

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Family

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Right to Own and Cary Guns - Second Amendment

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Gas Prices & Gas Taxes

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

Local First Responders

National Security

Homeland Securtiy

War on Terror

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Taxes

Business Tax Breaks and Incentives

Business Tax Credits for Employee Health Coverage

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security Long Term Viability

Privatizing Social Security

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy

Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment

Minorities

Native Americans & Indigenous People

Sex & Sexuality

Same Sex Marriage