As an Internal Medicine Hospitalist, Dawn understands that health shouldn't require a road trip. She will fight to keep high-quality healthcare accessible in local communities, supporting rural hospital access and expanding licensure compacts to bring more providers to South Dakota.

Strong families are the bedrock of our society. Dawn will always prioritize policies that protect children, support parents, and strengthen the resources families rely on—informed by her own journey as a new mother and her work in maternal and infant health advocacy.

Every family deserves to feel secure. Dawn will continue backing law enforcement and community partners to keep our streets safe, while specifically working to combat the opioid and fentanyl crisis through informed, physician-led policy.

To keep South Dakota prosperous, we must support small businesses and grow our workforce. Dawn advocates for policies that create clear pathways for workers to thrive and supports responsible scope-of-practice laws that maintain high standards of professional care.

Parents deserve a seat at the table. Dawn supports classrooms and teachers that focus on student success, ensuring that South Dakota’s education system remains strong, transparent, and accountable to families.

Growing communities require smart, responsible investments. Dawn will prioritize reliable roads, bridges, and transportation to keep our neighbors connected and our economy moving forward.