ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)-

On Friday night, the Brown County Republicans hosted a Meet and Greet with candidates running for various offices for the upcoming general elections.

Several candidates running for state office seats appeared at the event.

Don Haggar is running for the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission.  He talked about issues he’s looking to address if elected.

Heather Baxter is running for South Dakota Secretary of State.  She talked about her goals if elected for that post.

Catherine Barrasco is running for State Auditor.  If elected she talked about Project Bison she would like to implement if elected.

Melissa Hull is running for State Treasurer.  She talked about her support for Amendment K that deals with unclaimed funds.(1:09)

Brock Greenfield is seeking reelection for Secretary of School and Public Lands.

Each candidates were asked how they would relate with the South Dakota Legislature to achieve their goals.

Greenfield stated how they were able to get the funding needed for the Richmond Dam project.

Haggar believed the key is to be honest with each other.

Baxter believed the best way is through communication.

Barrasco agreed that open communication is the key to success.

Also appearing at the Meet and Greet was U.S. House candidate, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley.