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Glen A. Vilhauer

Republican · South Dakota · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for South Dakota Senate District 5, South Dakota

Top priorities

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  • Supporting agriculture, working families, and small businesses
  • Regional economic development and local control over state mandates
  • A fiscally conservative approach to balancing South Dakota's budget
Biography

Glen Vilhauer is the Republican incumbent state senator for South Dakota Senate District 5, which includes Watertown, running unopposed for reelection in 2026, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting. He is a retired CPA and small-business owner who also serves on the Watertown city council, per his campaign site.

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