William J. Meirose
Republican · South Dakota · 2026Top priorities
- Protecting First Amendment rights, including freedom of religion, speech, and the press
- Keeping local governments strong and decision-making close to the people under the Tenth Amendment
- A tax structure that balances what is reasonable for individuals and businesses to pay with providing essential government services
Per the campaign site.
Biography
William (Bill) Meirose is a Republican running unopposed for South Dakota Senate District 29, which includes Meade County, per South Dakota Public Broadcasting. He served 23 years in the U.S. Army and the South Dakota Army National Guard, per his campaign site. Meirose is an ordained minister who has served as a school principal, associate pastor, and pastor in the Sturgis and Union Center area, and holds a doctorate in Adult and Higher Education Administration from the University of South Dakota, per his campaign site.
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