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Dennis Daugaard on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Governor: Click here for Dennis Daugaard on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Marty Jackley on Welfare & Poverty
Republican candidate for Attorney General: Click here for Marty Jackley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kristi Noem on Welfare & Poverty
Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kristi Noem on other issues.
  • Voted YES on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES for housing vouchers for recovering drug addicts. (Jun 2018)
Billie Sutton on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic candidate for governor Sou: Click here for Billie Sutton on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

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Daniel Ahlers on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Daniel Ahlers on other issues.
  • Don't penalize poor people trying to improve their situation. (Apr 2020)
Scyller Borglum on Welfare & Poverty
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Scyller Borglum on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Gordon Howie on Welfare & Poverty
Independent Senate Challenger: Click here for Gordon Howie on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Rounds on Welfare & Poverty
Republican SD Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Rounds on other issues.
  • Launched several initiatives to develop economy. (Sep 2013)
Rick Weiland on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Rick Weiland on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jay Williams on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jay Williams on other issues.
  • Address the growing problem of income inequality. (Apr 2016)

House:

Stephanie Herseth on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Representative (SD-AL): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Stephanie Herseth on other issues.
  • Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted YES on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)
  • Develop a strategy to eliminate extreme global poverty. (Dec 2007)
  • Support school breakfast for low-income children. (Mar 2009)
Dusty Johnson on Welfare & Poverty
Republican (District 0): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dusty Johnson on other issues.
  • Making welfare recipients accountable can help them. (Jun 2017)
Kristi Noem on Welfare & Poverty
Republican (District AL): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kristi Noem on other issues.
  • Voted YES on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES for housing vouchers for recovering drug addicts. (Jun 2018)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Mike Rounds on Welfare & Poverty
Republican SD Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Rounds on other issues.
  • Launched several initiatives to develop economy. (Sep 2013)
Larry Pressler on Welfare & Poverty
Independent Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Larry Pressler on other issues.
  • Voted YES on welfare block grants. (Aug 1996)
  • Voted NO on eliminating block grants for food stamps. (Jul 1996)
  • Voted YES on allowing state welfare waivers. (Jul 1996)
  • Voted YES on welfare overhaul. (Sep 1995)
Bill Janklow on Welfare & Poverty
Former Republican Governor (1979-1986 and 1995-2002): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bill Janklow on other issues.
  • Voted YES on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)
  • Support LIHEAP, low-income heating assistance. (May 2000)
  • Maintain federal Social Services Block Grant funding. (Sep 2001)
  • Maintain flexibility & funding levels for TANF block grants. (Sep 2001)
Tom Daschle on Welfare & Poverty
Former Democratic Senator: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tom Daschle on other issues.
  • Voted NO on welfare block grants. (Aug 1996)
  • Voted YES on eliminating block grants for food stamps. (Jul 1996)
  • Voted NO on allowing state welfare waivers. (Jul 1996)
  • Voted YES on welfare overhaul. (Sep 1995)
  • Tax credits to promote home ownership in distressed areas. (Apr 2003)
  • Fully fund AmeriCorps. (Jun 2003)
Nancy Turbak Berry on Welfare & Poverty
Withdrew as 2010 Dem. challenger; currently State Senator: Click here for Nancy Turbak Berry on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joel Dykstra on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joel Dykstra on other issues.
  • Promote marriage for welfare recipients. (Nov 2006)
Bill Janklow on Welfare & Poverty
Republican (District AL): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bill Janklow on other issues.
  • Voted YES on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)
  • Support LIHEAP, low-income heating assistance. (May 2000)
  • Maintain federal Social Services Block Grant funding. (Sep 2001)
  • Maintain flexibility & funding levels for TANF block grants. (Sep 2001)
Tim Johnson on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Sr Senator (SD): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Tim Johnson on other issues.
  • Put all welfare recipients to work. (Jan 1996)
  • Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
  • Finish welfare reform by moving able recipients into jobs. (Aug 2000)
  • Establish a National Affordable Housing Trust Fund. (Jul 2003)
  • Tax credits to promote home ownership in distressed areas. (Apr 2003)
  • Increase the earned income tax credit. (Jan 1993)
  • Fully fund Head Start; Job Corps; and WIC food program. (Apr 1993)
Sam Kephart on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sam Kephart on other issues.
  • Allow churches to provide welfare services. (Jun 2008)
John Thune on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (SD-AL): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Thune on other issues.
  • Voted NO on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted YES on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)
John Thune on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (SD-AL): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Thune on other issues.
  • Voted NO on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted YES on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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