Four candidates have declared they want to run to replace Senator Bryce Marlatt in the Senate District 27 seat. Monday was the first day for candidates to file their intention to run for the office.
Three Republicans and one Democrat have filed their candidacy for the special election on the first day. Jeff Hall, Carolyn McLarty and Travis Templin are the Republicans to file so far. Amber Jensen is the only Democrat in the race as of Monday.
Rep. Casey Murdock has announced he would run for the SD 27 seat, but did not file on the first day. Candidates have until Wednesday to file.
Marlatt resigned the seat after being charged with sexual battery for allegedly grabbing and kissing an Uber driver.
The special primary election has been scheduled for December 12, 2017. The special general election for the vacated seat will be on February 13, 2018.
