Mike Walsh (politician)
Mike Walsh | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 35th district | |
| In office February 15, 2024 – January 14, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jessica Castleberry |
| Succeeded by | Greg Blanc |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Website | https://walshforsouthdakota.com/ |
Mike Walsh is an American politician who served in the South Dakota Senate from the 35th district from 2024 to 2025.[1] His district contains the eastern parts of Rapid City.[2]
Background
[edit]Walsh was appointed by Governor Kristi Noem to replace Jessica Castleberry.[3] Walsh is a US Marine veteran, retired law enforcement officer and small business owner.[4] He ran for a full term in the 2024 South Dakota Senate election but was defeated in the Republican primary by Greg Blanc.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mike Walsh". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ^ "Senator Jim Mehlhaff". South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ^ Hult, John (February 12, 2024). "Noem appoints business owner, former sheriff's deputy to state Senate seat • South Dakota Searchlight". South Dakota Searchlight. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ^ Scout, The Dakota. "Meet the Candidate: Sen. Mike Walsh seeks re-election to District 35 Senate seat". www.thedakotascout.com. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ^ Tupper, Seth; Haiar, Joshua; Hult, John (June 5, 2024). "Incumbent SD Republican lawmakers suffer losses over pipeline and property rights issues • Nebraska Examiner". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
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