Terry Sabers
Terry Sabers is a Mitchell native raised on a farm west of Salem who spent 45 years at Muth Electric, rising to co-president before retiring in 2019. He holds a degree in accounting and business management from Mitchell Technical College. Sabers co-founded Mitchell Area Housing Inc. in 2022 and has served on the South Dakota Board of Education and the Board of Technical Education.
Why they’re
Sensible
Sabers is a non-incumbent challenger with deep roots in Mitchell's business and civic community and a clear focus on workforce development and technical education — areas where his personal biography gives him genuine credibility. His 45 years growing a multi-location electrical company and his work co-founding a workforce housing nonprofit show he understands both employer needs and the affordability pressures facing working families. As a first-time candidate, his legislative track record is necessarily thin, but his civic portfolio on the Board of Education and Board of Technical Education is substantive.
Key positions
“I'm running because I want my kids and grandkids to have the same opportunities I had right here in South Dakota.”
Also running for
SD State House · District 20
Every other candidate filed for this seat, listed for transparency. Our Sensible slate reflects the full field — not just a single pick.