County Commissioner District 2
This seat represents District 2, 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 · Incumbent
Cecil Brandis Jr., who goes by Junior, is a Mellette County commissioner and was on the county board in the state's 2022-2023 audit of the county.
Independent
Joe Bechtold is a White River resident who was named to the Mellette County Local Emergency Planning Committee for 2024, representing fire and highway services.
Republican
As of September 2026, we found no public information about Katherine E. O'Brien's job, background, or goals.
Independent
Kirby Krogman is the Mellette County State's Attorney, the county's elected prosecutor and legal adviser, based in White River.
Sources: vip.sdsos.gov · sdlegislature.gov