County Commissioner District 5
Roberts County, South Dakota
My vote power: High
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:
Independent
James Pirmantgen is a Roberts County property owner whose 2021 South Dakota Supreme Court case found the county's across-the-board 10% value increase unlawful. Pirmantgen has pressed the county board on property assessments, school spending, and tax policy.
Republican · Incumbent
Joseph Fritz has served on the Roberts County Commission since joining the board in December 2025.
Sources: vip.sdsos.gov · sdlegislature.gov