I can’t express how much your support, your encouragement, your vote and your prayers have meant to me! We ran a strong campaign and we always put our best foot forward. We upheld our core value of, “Tell District 30 residents who Pat Baumann is and what they need to know about him. The Baumann campaign does not sling mud at other campaigns, nor does it align with other District 30 campaigns.” We can look back and hold our heads up high, with no regrets.

I know that the preliminary election results are disappointing for us all. Like in the 2022 election, we missed a House seat by a very narrow margin. At this point, we do not have a recount option.

However, we must not give up. Stay strong and move forward with courage. It will take ALL of us working together to maintain our way of life and keep South Dakota free. We can’t sit on the sidelines and just watch the game. We must roll up our sleeves and take a part in it!

• Communicate with your elected officials and let them know where you stand BEFORE they vote.

• Attend school board meetings, city council meetings, county commissioner meetings and legislative sessions. Speak up for what is constitutional and follow God’s lead.

• Get involved in your local grassroots movements.

• Further your education regarding our founding fathers, The Constitution, The Declaration of Independence and our American history.

The Baumann campaign may be taking a break, but rest assured Pat Baumann is NOT! I look forward to seeing you at future meetings and joining with you to promote Constitutional and Biblical values for South Dakota!