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Katherine "Katie" Washnok

Republican · South Dakota · 2026

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South Dakota Senate District 3South Dakota · 2026Brown County sample ballot

Top priorities

  • Bringing common-sense, collaborative leadership to the Capitol while advocating for agriculture, small businesses, and economic opportunity
  • Investing in education, from local schools to Northern State University
  • Supporting workforce growth, infrastructure, and housing and childcare availability in northeastern South Dakota

Per the South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

Biography

Katie Washnok is a Republican small business owner running unopposed for South Dakota Senate District 3, which includes the city of Aberdeen, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of South Dakota in 2012 and is a member of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 25, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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