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Representing District 26B

South Dakota’s District 26B is represented in Pierre by Rebecca Reimer. Voters have learned they can rely on Reimer’s values of honesty, trust and respect to be her guide.  Her experience in elected positions helps her understand the process, allows her to build effective coalitions with her colleagues and leaders, and helps her build bridges to reach across divides to find consensus that benefits District 26 and all South Dakota.

It has been an honor to serve as District 26B’s Representative in the State House of Representatives. Since being entrusted to serve in the legislature, I have dedicated myself to advocating for the citizens of District 26B and for all citizens of South Dakota. I appreciate your support so I can continue to serve.
— Rebecca
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Representative Rebecca Reimer

 

Meet Rebecca Reimer

Rebecca addresses her colleagues in the State House.

Rebecca addresses her colleagues in the State House.

 

Rebecca Reimer has served District 26B since being first elected in 2018. In 2020, Reimer received 70% of the vote in her bid for a second term. During the 2021-2022 legislative session, Reimer was elected by her colleagues to serve as a member of the House leadership in the position of Majority Whip. Additionally, she will serve on the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. During her first term, Reimer was selected to serve on three committees: Judiciary, Education and Local Government. She also served as Vice-Chair of the summer study on Redefining Nursing Home Criteria.

During her Freshman term, Reimer was able to successfully introduce and shepherd to passage a law that extended the effective date for South Dakota marriage license applications providing greater flexibility for engaged couples. Reimer also worked alongside fellow legislators to amend the Habitat Stamp bill to protect businesses in District 26B. In addition, Reimer introduced legislation commemorating the heroic response and life-saving actions by Police Officers Teil Glaus and Garrett Harmon, Highway Patrol Trooper Josh De Wild and Chief Deputy Sheriff Tory Engel at the scene of an airplane crash in Chamberlain.

Reimer was selected to attend Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD), a leadership training programs designed for Midwestern legislators. In addition to its focus on leadership training, such as conflict resolution and negotiation, BILLD includes policy sessions on issues such as education, corrections, health care and economic development, as well as seminars on media relations, priority management and consensus building.

Reimer is a wife and mother, co-owner of a financial services business, member of the local consumer council for Sanford Health System, Habitat for Humanity volunteer, Kiwanis Board member, and community volunteer for 30 years. 

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Caring for South Dakota

Working for District 26B supporting sensible solutions that make a difference.

 

Promoting Opportunity

  • Using public money responsibly to keep taxes low

  • Revising zoning laws to promote farm diversification

Preserving our Resources

  • Supporting funding to improve and maintain roads, and bridges

  • Promoting local meat processing to keep food production safe

Protecting our Future

  • Promoting solutions for reducing costs for Long Term Care Insurance

  • Supporting schools’ innovation to deliver instruction

Strengthening our Communities

Protecting the Vulnerable 

  • Supported the Governor’s anti-human trafficking legislation

  • Supported the creation of a clearing house for information on missing persons to be used by all law enforcement

Supporting Local Control

  • Supported increased efficiency through online voter registration

  • Supported new opportunities for municipalities to complete community improvement projects

Improving Healthcare Options

  • Supported expansion of Telehealth technology to increase options in rural communities

  • Served as Vice-chair of the Mental Health Redefining Nursing Home Criteria summer task force 

 

Building Bridges

It’s important to me to build relationships and find solutions that balance everyone’s needs. District 26B can rely on my values of honesty, trust and respect to be my guide.  I have experience in elected positions and understand the process. I will build coalitions with my colleagues focusing on what needs to be done. I will continue to bring meaningful and reasonable legislation while trying to understand how my decisions will impact all. 
— Rebecca
 

Rebecca on the campaign trail, with husband Mike, daughter-in-law, Fola, and son, Brett

Our Home - District 26B

The Missouri River and bluffs provide all types of recreation including; pheasant hunting, fishing and boating. I would also like to see additional types of recreation such as walking/running trails, bike paths, and other outdoor activities grow in this area of the state. We have campgrounds and restaurants from one end of District 26B to the other. And we cannot forget the beautiful sculpture, Dignity. Her impact has been profound and she attracts admirers from all over the world. Dignity is an experience. District 26B is also home to the internationally renowned Akta Lakota Museum which curates the work of premier Native American artists and holds local art shows throughout the year. Chamberlain/Oacoma is very proud of the art culture in our area and I am passionate about supporting that growth.
— Rebecca