Yankton School Board President Sarah Carda has announced that she will be running to be State Senator for District 18 on the Democratic ticket after the withdrawal of former candidate Dennis Menke.
Carda said in a statement Monday, “I’m excited to step into the State Senate race and would be honored to represent District 18 in Pierre. I will be a strong, sensible voice focused on the issues and concerns of District 18.”
Former legislators Bernie Hunhoff and Ryan Cwach will take leading roles in Carda’s campaign with Bernie Hunhoff serving as the campaign committee chair, while Ryan Cwach will serve as the campaign treasurer.
Carda is set to run against Lauren Nelson who won the Republican Primary in June.
