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Tim R Goodwin

Republican · South Dakota · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for South Dakota House District 30, South Dakota

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Proposes a pipeline project to bring Missouri River water to the Black Hills, supported by federal grant funding.
  • Supports uranium extraction in Fall River County alongside environmental protection.
  • Wants to address unrealistic property tax assessments and rising insurance rates.
Biography

Tim Goodwin is a retired U.S. Army officer who served 24 years, including as a paratrooper and combat medic with the 82nd Airborne Division, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Goodwin first won the District 30 seat in 2016, served six years including four as majority whip, and returned to the Legislature in 2025 after a two year absence, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Goodwin also spent 20 years as a home improvement sales manager, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

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