Spencer Sommers
Spencer Sommers is an architect and partner at CO-OP Architecture in Aberdeen, where his work spans educational, commercial, historic, and civic projects. He has served on multiple community boards including the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce, Aberdeen Downtown Association, Aberdeen Development Corporation, and Homes Are Possible Inc., and has been an adjunct instructor at South Dakota State University. Over nearly a decade of community development work, Sommers has helped lead downtown Aberdeen's revitalization and the creation of much-needed housing.
Why they’re
Sensible
Spencer Sommers brings a builder's rigor to public policy — his decade of managing multimillion-dollar civic projects while serving on Aberdeen's key development boards gives him the credentials to demand measurable returns on every taxpayer dollar. His campaign priorities of economic vitality, housing affordability, and attracting and retaining young people address the exact pressures District 3 families face. Sensible South Dakota values candidates who have converted ideas into bricks-and-mortar results, and Sommers has done exactly that for Aberdeen's downtown.
Key positions
“I want to approach government like a builder: measure twice, cut once, and make every dollar count.”
“We need to build what matters for Aberdeen: strong communities, good jobs, and a thriving economy.”
“The Legislature gets caught up in political distractions instead of real governance and accountability.”
“Every taxpayer dollar should deliver measurable returns — that is how I have managed multimillion-dollar projects and how I will manage the state budget.”
Also running for
SD State House · District 03
Every other candidate filed for this seat, listed for transparency. Our Sensible slate reflects the full field — not just a single pick.