Lapka announces candidacy

Mark Lapka of rural McPherson County has announced his candidacy for the South Dakota Senate in District 23.

District 23 includes Brown, Campbell, Edmunds, Faulk, Hand, McPherson, Potter and Walworth counties.

Lapka is a fifth generation farmer/rancher and a staunch advocate for agriculture. He has worked on the family farm since childhood. Farming and particularly cattle are his passions. His wife, Holly and son, Grady, work the land and cattle alongside Mark. In addition to working on the farm, Holly also coaches and volunteers at the local school.

He said property rights, local control, fiscal responsibility, and limited government will be the focus of his priorities as state senator.

Having a generational connection to the district that he resides in, Lapka has his focus on one thing — the future. “District 23 is one of the best places in the world to call home,” Lapka said. “I would be honored to serve and be a voice for the people in our community. I will work for common sense solutions that will have an impact now, and more importantly for generations to come.”