STURGIS, S.D. – The 2022 municipal election in Sturgis will feature races for mayor and in three of four city wards.
The deadline for petitions was this past Friday.
The race for mayor will include incumbent Mark Carstensen and challenger Tammy Bohn. Bohn is with the group calling themselves Sturgis Citizens for Change, who led the failed petition to eliminate the city manager.
In Ward 1, incumbent Mike Bachand is being challenged by Brenda Vasknetz.
In Ward 3, there is a three-way race for the spot being vacated by Jason Anderson, is not running for another term. The three candidates are Preston Williams, David Murtha and Sean Natchke.
In Ward 4, incumbent Kevin Forrester is being challenged by Justin Bohn.
There will not be a race in Ward 2 with Tony Dargatz the only candidate running.
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SPEARFISH, SD – The 2022 municipal election takes place on Tuesday, April 12, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Spearfish Senior Center, located at 1306 N. 10th St.
On the ballot will be elections for Ward 2 and 3 council seats, as well as Mayor, all of which are three-year terms.
In Ward 2, Incumbent Larry Klarenbeek and Gabe Bell are on the ballot.
In Ward 3, Incumbent Ana Rath Culver, Brandon Earl, and Dustin Lee are on the ballot.
For Mayor, John Senden and James Vande Hey are on the ballot.
Ward 1 Councilor Marty Clark will retain his seat on the council as there were no other candidates who turned in a petition.
