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Randy Bury — SD State House · District 09
SensibleChallengerSD State House · District 09

Randy Bury

A Problem Solver, Not a Politician

Randy Bury spent more than four decades in healthcare leadership, including 37 years with Sanford Health and a term as President & CEO of the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society beginning in 2019. He holds a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration from Augustana University and an MBA from California Pacific University. He is married to Sonia and has two sons. Bury is running as a Republican for South Dakota House District 9 in 2026.

Hometown
Sioux Falls
Party
Republican
Office
SD State House · District 09
Our Rationale

Why they’re
Sensible

Randy Bury brings rare depth to the legislature: forty-plus years spent solving real-world healthcare problems for communities across South Dakota and beyond. His record leading Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Society shows someone who understands how government policy ripples through everyday life — from rural clinics to long-term care facilities. Bury's instinct is to roll up his sleeves rather than score points, and District 9 stands to benefit from that practical, community-rooted approach.

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SD State House · District 09

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