Meet the Legislator

Ernie Otten

South Dakota Senate

District:

6

Party:

Republican

What will be your biggest priority during the 2026 Legislative Session?

My top priority this year is keeping both chambers moving as one with revenue being very flat. I’m sure that we will have a debate on property tax reduction. We must not do anything that has causal effect that would short county revenue and cause opt outs.

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