Background
Heather Baxter earned a high school diploma from Custer High School, an associate degree from the Rapid City Regional Hospital Medical Radiography Program in 2003, and a bachelor's degree from National American University in 2004. Baxter's career experience includes working as a business owner.[1][2]
- Associates:
- Rapid City Regional Hospital Medical Radiography Program, 2003
- Bachelor's:
- National American University, 2004
- High school:
- Custer High School
In their own words
Secretary of State
Who are you? Tell us about yourself.
I am currently a public servant in the House of Representatives for District 34. I have been a successful business owner and chose to retire and give back to my local community by serving as a legislator.
Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?
I want to collaborate with every auditor in our state to bring forth consistency, efficiency and feedback from them on how the office can be an asset to them.Work with our businesses across the state to see how we can better serve them.Work with the people of South Dakota to improve services including modernization the website while sharing simplified public access. Making communication with all of South Dakota five star!
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Putting people first with transparency and accountability.
What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?
Marty Jackley our current Attorney General, Heidi Engelhart RNC National Committee Woman, Jon Hansen current Speaker of the House of Representatives, Al Novstrup current Vice Chair of Appropriations in the House of Representatives, Carl Perry current Senate Assistant Majority Leader, South Dakota State Republican Party, Minnehaha Co Republican Party, Pennington Co Republican Party, Lawrence Co Republican Party, McPherson Republican Party, South Dakota Freedom Caucus, Lance Russell current Attorney General elect, Steve Haugaard former Speaker of the House, Julie Auch current House of Representatives, Lincoln County Republican Party, Tim Goodwin current House of Representatives and Chair of Veterans Affairs, Aaron Aylward current House of Rep
State House
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Heather Baxter did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
On the 2026 ballot
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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.
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