ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back in March, Leola resident Mark Lapka submitted his signatures for the District 23 Senate seat.  This will his first venture into politics.

Lapka talks about his motivation to run.

Lapka explains why he’s running for the open Senate seat instead of challenging an incumbent in the House.

Lapka talks about his platform.

There are going to be a number of Republican primaries all across the state including in his District 23 Senate race.

Lapka offer his take on what being a Republican in South Dakota in 2024 is.

Lapka’s opponent for District 23 Senate is Steve Roseland of Seneca in Faulk County.