Ben Nesselhuf for South Dakota—Democratic Candidate for Secretary of State

Ben Nesselhuf, candidate for Secretary of State, reported impressive fundraising numbers and leads all candidates for Secretary of State with close to $41,000 raised.

“I think that this is indicative of the support we have received from every corner of South Dakota. Clearly people are responding to our message of providing more open government and ensuring every citizen’s right to vote.” Nesselhuf, a state senator from Vermillion said.

Senator Nesselhuf raised more than all other Secretary of State Candidates combined. The Nesselhuf campaign received over 230 contributions from over 50 communities in South Dakota.

The reports are filed in the S.D. Secretary of State’s office in Pierre and show totals of all candidate contributions and expenditures during calendar year 2009.

Larry Dalhstrom, a retired Lutheran minister from Rapid City and the Nesselhuf campaign treasurer said “We couldn’t be more excited about this campaign. Ben is a breath of fresh air in the Secretary of State campaign and people see that new energy.”