County Commissioner District 5
This seat represents District 5, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Setting your property tax rate
- Funding county roads, parks, and public health services
- Setting land use and building rules outside city limits
Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,
Candidates:
Democratic
Jerry J. Burger is a Marshall County resident who has attended county commission meetings on road and bridge business. Burger suggested culverts for the county highway superintendent to inspect in 2026.
Republican
Timothy Dahme is a Britton resident and former Britton City Council member who served on the city's law enforcement committee. On the council, Dahme called the county law enforcement and E911 budget overinflated and pushed for city representation in budget talks.
Sources: vip.sdsos.gov · sdlegislature.gov