Tamara Grove
Tamara Grove (Republican Party) is a member-elect of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 26. She assumes office on January 14, 2025.
Grove (Republican Party) ran for election to the South Dakota State Senate to represent District 26. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Grove completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Tamara Grove was born in Yankton, South Dakota. She earned a graduate degree from Huron University in 1993 and a Ph.D. from Colorado Technical University in 2015. Her career experience includes working as a consultant.[1]
Grove has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Trump Diversity Coalition
- Community Revitalization Collective (Sioux Falls)
- Drug Court of Lower Brule
- Warriors Circle
Elections
2024
See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 26
Tamara Grove defeated incumbent Shawn Bordeaux in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 26 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tamara Grove (R) | 57.6 | 4,380 | |
| Shawn Bordeaux (D) | 42.4 | 3,221 | ||
| Total votes: 7,601 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Shawn Bordeaux advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota State Senate District 26.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Tamara Grove advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 26.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Grove in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Tamara Grove completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Grove's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My name is Dr. Tamara Grove. I live on the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Reservation with my husband, Pastor Ian Grove, our chickens, and an adopted cat named Church. My adult children are Elizabeth, Harvey, and Elijah.
I was adopted by Leo and Delores Istas of Miller, SD, and grew up helping my parents run the Driftwood Cafe and Istas Miller Bakery. After graduating from Huron University in 1993, I moved to the big city of Sioux Falls for 30 years! I moved to Lower Brule in April 2023.
Due to my adoption as a baby, the details of my Native heritage were withheld, and I have no Tribal Affiliation. Based on DNA data my Indigenous lineage points towards Anishinaabe - Ojibwe and Lakota Sioux. My biological name is Rogers.
My Educational Experience: I earned my undergraduate in Public Relations & Communications and Business Administration at Huron University and then earned my Masters in Business Administration. In 2015, I earned a Doctorate in Management through Colorado Technical University with an Emphasis in Emerging Media. My research has been published internationally and even impacted federal law!
My Life Experience: I am a small business owner, consultant, international research author, and speaker. I am also a Co-Pastor at The Hope Center of Lower Brule.
In 2001, I started my first small business as an American Family Insurance agent. In 2009, I left agency to pursue teaching at a local university, and in 2011, I began Transformation Consulting.
- Liberty: • 2nd Amendment Rights • Limited Government • Individual Rights • Parental Rights
- Truth: • LIFE of the unborn • Religious Freedom • Traditional Family Values • Under GOD the People Rule!
- Strong Communities: • SD Farmers • Small Business • School Choice • Local City and Municipality Control
Everything that impacts: Liberty. Truth. Community.
Over the years I have watched many politicians run from difficult conversations, I've read their whitewashed political statements regarding their voting records, and I've watched them dodge their constituents.
There is no representation for the people when their legislators will not honestly address issues. Some votes are hard, some issues are overwhelming, and it's a part of the job. If you can't stand the heat....get out of the kitchen!
A core responsibility of a legislator is 1) vote according to the will of the people they represent. 2) Vote according to their conscience, and 3) vote according to their belief system. And then state their reasoning clearly, directly, consistently, without wavering.
The people of South Dakota deserve honest leaders.
I grew up working for my parents. My dad owned the Istas Miller Bakery. He went to work around 4 am every day but Sunday. My sister and I were expected to show up on Tuesdays and Thursdays around 6 am to work. We packed rolls that would be delivered to various businesses in the state.
My friends milked cows before school and we packaged donuts!
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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