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US Senate candidate Julian Beaudion speaks to constituents at South Dakota State Fair

The lone candidate so far seeking the Democrat nomination for US Senate spent time at the State Fair in Huron last week.

Julian Beaudion is a Sioux Falls business owner and one time State Trooper.

According to him, he supports a “healthcare for all” policy…

Beaudion’s campaign is just getting going and he will likely square off against incumbent Republican senator Mike Rounds. Rounds has not yet officially announced his candidacy, but has taken all necessary steps to run for re-election so far.

Beaudion says the early portion of the campaign is going well…

Despite Democrats poor tract record in recent South Dakota statewide elections, Beaudion is confident he can win. According to him, Democrats and Republicans both share similar concerns…

Beaudion says Democrats have a big tent, which can lead to differing opinions on issues, but that is a strength, not a weakness…

Beaudion says he hopes to also focus on reinvesting in education with this campaign…

(KCCR in Pierre provided the sound for this story)

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