Fred Deutsch
Republican · South Dakota · 2026Top priorities
- Prioritizes property tax relief, school funding and teacher compensation, and support for technical colleges such as Lake Area Technical College.
- Wants investment in rural healthcare and protection of family farm and property rights, including local landowner input on development projects.
Per the South Dakota Public Broadcasting.
Biography
Fred Deutsch is a retired chiropractor who practiced for 40 years and served eight years on the Watertown School Board, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Deutsch previously served eight years in the South Dakota House, most recently in the 2024 session, and had 19 sponsored bills signed into law, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting.
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