William J. Meirose
William "Bill" Meirose is an ordained minister running for the District 29 Senate seat currently held by John Carley. A District 29 resident, Meirose has been active in his community through ministry and civic engagement. He brings a faith-based perspective on constitutional governance and parental rights in education to the 2026 race.
Why they’re
Sensible
Bill Meirose is a first-time candidate for the District 29 Senate seat who brings a minister's commitment to principle and community over political careerism. He has drawn a clear line on the role of government in education, opposing legislative mandates on classroom religious content as a matter of local and parental prerogative. While his legislative record is necessarily thin as a newcomer, his constitutional instincts and community roots in western South Dakota give him a credible foundation for the Senate.
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SD State Senate · District 29
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