Local Politics · Oglala Lakota County
Democratic Candidate Stadnick Runs on Criminal Justice Reform for SD Senate District 27
Celestine Stadnick of Kyle, South Dakota, is the Democratic nominee for the open South Dakota Senate District 27 seat, which covers Oglala Lakota, Bennett, Jackson, and eastern Pennington counties. A former teacher of 12 years and current school principal, Stadnick has made criminal justice reform a central pillar of her campaign, citing South Dakota's #41 national ranking by US News and World Report in 2026. She advocates for treatment centers over incarceration for addiction, workforce development, and treaty rights protections. The race also includes Independent Peri Pourier and Republican Anthony Kathol, following term-limited incumbent Red Dawn Foster.