I'm a Sioux Falls marketing and communications professional, mom, former teacher, and writer running as a Democrat for South Dakota State House in District 9. My day job is in healthcare marketing — I know how to take complex topics and make them make sense for real people. I'm running because District 9 deserves a real choice, and a candidate who will focus on the issues that make a difference in people’s everyday lives.

District 9 is composed of Western Sioux Falls, Wall Lake, and Hartford. You can see its boundaries here. District 9 has two representatives in the South Dakota House of Representatives.

Because contested elections are how democracy works best. I believe District 9 voters deserve a real choice — and the issues I'm running on (schools, healthcare, energy costs) aren't partisan issues, they're South Dakota issues.

My platform focuses on four areas: public education funding, rural healthcare, energy independence and cost of living relief for working families.

I was raised in rural North Dakota and went to Jamestown College (now University of Jamestown) on a full academic scholarship to study English education. I taught in a rural school in ND for three years before moving to Sioux Falls to attend Sioux Falls Seminary in 2005. After earning my master of divinity degree, I worked for a nonprofit, at Midco, and now serve as the content strategy manager at Sanford Health.

I came to South Dakota as a student and stayed because of its people. Running for District 9 is the most direct way I know to keep showing up for them.

There are so many ways to help! You can donate at tinyurl.com/give4potter, volunteer your time, share my posts on social media, or simply talk to your neighbors about what's at stake in this next election (visit my blog for ideas!). The best thing you can do is show up. Every action, big or small, moves us forward.

Since I am the only Democrat on the ticket for District 9, there will be no primary for me in June — I’m already on the ballot. You can vote for me during the general election (aka “Midterms”) on November 3, 2026.

You can check your voter registration and find your polling place here. Also, you don’t have to be a Democrat to vote for me — if my message resonates with you, I’d love the opportunity to represent you!

You can also vote early

The deadline to register to vote is October 19, 2026, for the general election. Registration forms must be printed, signed in original ink, and received by your County Auditor — no email or fax accepted.

Any registered South Dakota voter can vote early or absentee — no excuse required. Early and absentee voting for the November general election opens September 18, 2026. Request your ballot through the SD Secretary of State's office or your County Auditor.

Bring a valid photo ID: SD driver's license, U.S. passport, tribal photo ID, or current SD student ID. No ID? You can sign a personal identification affidavit at the polls.

Check the South Dakota Voter Information Portal at vip.sdsos.gov — enter your info and it will show your polling location and sample ballot.

7:00 AM to 7:00 PM local time. IMPORTANT: If you're in line by 7 PM, you are entitled to vote.