County Commissioner District 1
Day County, South Dakota
My vote power: High
This seat represents District 1, 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:
Republican
Ben Braaten works for Day County and was named its temporary highway superintendent in 2025. Braaten has also served as the county weed supervisor and on the county safety committee.
Democratic
As of September 2026, we found no public information about Joseph Bury's job, background, or goals.
Sources: vip.sdsos.gov · sdlegislature.gov