Carl Perry
Carl Perry (Republican Party) is a member of theSouth Dakota State Senate, representingDistrict 3. He assumed office on January 14, 2025. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Perry (Republican Party) ran for election to theSouth Dakota State Senate to representDistrict 3. He won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.
Biography
Carl Perry earned a bachelor's degree from Northern State University. His career experience includes working in business management.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Perry was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Commerce and Energy Committee
- Senate Health and Human Services Committee
- Joint Legislative Procedure Committee
- Senate Legislative Procedure Committee
- Senate State Affairs Committee,Vice Chair
2023-2024
Perry was assigned to the following committees:
- House Commerce and Energy Committee,Vice Chair
- House Commerce and Energy Committee
- House Retirement Laws Committee
- House Taxation Committee
2021-2022
Perry was assigned to the following committees:
- House Commerce and Energy Committee
- House Health and Human Services Committee
- House Retirement Laws Committee
2019-2020
Perry was assigned to the following committees:
- House Commerce and Energy Committee
- House Health and Human Services Committee
- House Retirement Laws Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Dakota State Senate District 3
Carl Perry won election in the general election for South Dakota State Senate District 3 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Carl Perry (R) | 100.0 | 6,900 |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 6,900 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 3
Carl Perry defeatedKatherine Washnok in the Republican primary for South Dakota State Senate District 3 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carl Perry | 52.2 | 1,313 |
 | Katherine Washnok | 47.8 | 1,201 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 2,514 | ||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Perry in this election.
Pledges
Perry signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 3 (2 seats)
IncumbentCarl Perry andBrandei Schaefbauer won election in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 3 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carl Perry (R) | 52.2 | 5,050 |
| ✔ |  | Brandei Schaefbauer (R) | 47.8 | 4,625 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 9,675 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Emily Meier (D)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled.Emily Meier advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 3.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 3 (2 seats)
IncumbentCarl Perry andBrandei Schaefbauer defeatedRichard Rylance and incumbentKaleb Weis in the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 3 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carl Perry | 30.2 | 1,606 |
| ✔ | | Brandei Schaefbauer | 25.0 | 1,327 |
| Richard Rylance | 23.8 | 1,264 | ||
| Kaleb Weis | 21.0 | 1,118 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 5,315 | ||
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2020
See also: South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 3 (2 seats)
IncumbentDrew Dennert and incumbentCarl Perry defeatedLeslie Mclaughlin andJustin Roemmick in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 3 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Drew Dennert (R) | 34.2 | 7,108 |
| ✔ | | Carl Perry (R) | 29.3 | 6,087 |
| Leslie Mclaughlin (D) | 18.5 | 3,843 | ||
 | Justin Roemmick (D) | 17.9 | 3,720 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 20,758 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled.Leslie Mclaughlin andJustin Roemmick advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 3.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentDrew Dennert and incumbentCarl Perry advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 3.
2018
General election
General election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 3 (2 seats)
IncumbentDrew Dennert andCarl Perry defeatedBrooks Briscoe andJustin Roemmick in the general election for South Dakota House of Representatives District 3 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Drew Dennert (R) | 32.4 | 5,556 |
| ✔ | | Carl Perry (R) | 28.6 | 4,894 |
 | Brooks Briscoe (D) | 20.8 | 3,564 | |
| Justin Roemmick (D) | 18.2 | 3,113 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 17,127 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 3 (2 seats)
Brooks Briscoe andJustin Roemmick advanced from the Democratic primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 3 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Brooks Briscoe |
| ✔ | | Justin Roemmick |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 3 (2 seats)
IncumbentDrew Dennert andCarl Perry advanced from the Republican primary for South Dakota House of Representatives District 3 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Drew Dennert |
| ✔ | | Carl Perry |
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also:Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Carl Perry did not completeBallotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Carl Perry did not completeBallotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Carl Perry did not completeBallotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also:Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Carl Perry participated inBallotpedia's candidate survey on August 10, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Carl Perry's responses follow below.[2]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) Transparency in government 2) Accountability in Government 3) Ethics and Integrity in Legislature[3][4] | ” |
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | 1) Education 2) Transportation 3) To care for the old, young and those needing assistanceCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4] | ” |
Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Carl Perry answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
| “ | 1) Ronald Reagan, He made our country unite and grow 2) JF Kennedy, He asked "ask not what your country can do for you; but what you can do for your country." 3) Governor Dennis Daugaurd. He is straight forward, humble and a concerned leader.[4] | ” |
| “ | The book Good to great interviewed 1,500 companies and came up with 11 great companies and 11 good companies. Carl has been in management with three: Pitney Bowes, Philip Morris, USA and Wells Fargo & Company Three quick reads are 1) Who moved my cheese 2) The Riches man in Town 3) Fish series 4) the Bible[4] | ” |
| “ | I plan to listen -- learn -- then act. I understand the importance of compromise[4] | ” |
| “ | 1) I have worked with lobbyist in State and National venues. 2) I have worked with in business for over 30 years 3) I have been an officer with local and national groups.[4] | ” |
| “ | 1- Represent my district 2- Represent my state 3- Represent my country 4- Help my party[4] | ” |
| “ | 1-- Love of family 2 -- love of community, state and country 3 -- Keep SD safe, Work with all legislature members.[4] | ” |
| “ | Assignations of John F Kennedy in 1963, I was ten. He said "One person can make a difference and everyone should try."[4] | ” |
| “ | I moved to the farm from KCMO when I was ten. Ten miles SW of Selby, SD. This was a non paid position I had until attending college at Northern State University in Aberdeen.[4] | ” |
| “ | I don't have anything for this.[4] | ” |
| “ | Tie for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter Christmas is the best of my three, The celebration of Christ's birth is awesome.[4] | ” |
| “ | I read the Left Behind series and it was very interesting.[4] | ” |
| “ | 1) Mighty Mouse 2) Thor[4] | ” |
| “ | 1) My wife of nearly 44 years. 2) My office, (command central) Computer, Monitor, speakers, printer, power and more.[4] | ” |
| “ | I can only Imagine Mercy Me[4] | ” |
| “ | Some times I forget to include others.[4] | ” |
| “ | We have legislative teams that work together.[4] | ” |
| “ | The difference is unilateral is one legislative body versus two in bicameral areas.[4] | ” |
| “ | Yes is a good answer. However, how do you gain experience (coffee, golf, etc.) Many non political candidates provide a thought process that sometimes represents the average constituent.[4] | ” |
| “ | Keeping the budget balances while providing services for the people in our area. I believe we need to always ask 'How do we pay for it[4] | ” |
| “ | It is best when they work together. Both the executive and the legislature need to work for the betterment of the area, the state and yes even the country[4] | ” |
| “ | Absolutely, as a team many things can happen, I will make changes but will provide a better service if I understand my fellow legislative[4] | ” |
| “ | I actually worked on Aberdeen's city redistricting. Both parties should be on the redistricting team[4] | ” |
| “ | My first choice is the Appropriations Committee[4] | ” |
| “ | NA[4] | ” |
| “ | Yes, but I believe that I have a learning curve up coming. I will serve in a way that makes sense[4] | ” |
| “ | Al Novstrup Senator from Aberdeen is one of my favorite all time[4] | ” |
| “ | no desire, I will help our parties candidates[4] | ” |
| “ | I need to be elected before I can adequately address this answer[4] | ” |
Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | South Dakota State Senate District 3 | Won general | $41,670 | $0 |
| 2022 | South Dakota House of Representatives District 3 | Won general | $21,159 | $0 |
| 2020 | South Dakota House of Representatives District 3 | Won general | $14,305 | N/A** |
| 2018 | South Dakota House of Representatives District 3 | Won general | $10,471 | N/A** |
| Grand total | $87,604 | N/A** | ||
| Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). | ||||
| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
| Note: Totals above reflect only available data. | ||||
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2024
In 2024, theSouth Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 26.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes related to business.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
2023
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In 2023, theSouth Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 27.
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2022
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In 2022, theSouth Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 28.
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2021
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In 2021, theSouth Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 29.
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2020
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In 2020, theSouth Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 30.
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2019
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In 2019, theSouth Dakota State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑https://www.carlperry.org/about.htmlElect Carl Perry for SD Senate, "About," accessed February 27, 2025]
- ↑Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Carl Perry's responses," August 10, 2018
- ↑4.004.014.024.034.044.054.064.074.084.094.104.114.124.134.144.154.164.174.184.194.204.214.224.234.244.254.264.274.284.29Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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| Preceded by Al Novstrup (R) | South Dakota State Senate District 3 2025-Present | Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Daniel Kaiser (R) | South Dakota House of Representatives District 3 2019-2025 | Succeeded by - |
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