Margaret Kuipers

Margaret Kuipers earned a graduate degree from Southeast Technical College in 2016. Her career experience includes working in healthcare and public safety. She has been affiliated with the South Dakota Emergency Medical Services Association.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am Margaret Kuipers running for SD District 11 House of Representatives. My priorities are Women's Reproductive Right, Public Education (Endorsed by SD Education Association PAC), Affordable Healthcare, Equal Rights for ALL, Criminal Justice Reform, Safety and Transparency.

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?

Women's Reproductive RightsAffordable HealthcareEqual Rights for ALL

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Women's Rights, Equality, Affordable Healthcare, Public Education, Criminal Justice Reform, Safety and Transparency.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Being honest, fair and open minded to make the best decisions for the people they represent.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am smart, dependable, hardworking and honest.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Representing the needs of the people of their district and the state of SD. Not waste time trying to legislate non-issues regarding our state.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I did my best to help make South Dakota a stronger and better place to live, work and raise a family.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

The drawback is not having representation of all of the citizens of South Dakota.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, in order to get things done for all of the citizens of SD, we need to be able to work together.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes, compromise is the only way we can get anything accomplished.

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