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Candidate Spotlight: Lora Hubbel

In one week, voters choose which candidates represent their parties in the 20-14 general election. The primary happens June 3, and two Republicans want the nomination in the race for governor of South Dakota. This feature offers a campaign snapshot of the woman challenging South Dakota’s incumbent governor.

Lora Hubbel is a former state lawmaker, a registered nurse, former substitute teacher and a realtor. She also wants to be South Dakota’s next governor, and Hubbel doesn’t shy away from contrasting her position on key issues with those of her primary opponent.

Hubbel faces current Governor Dennis Daugaard in the primary election for the Republican nomination. 

Kealey Bultena grew up in South Dakota, where her grandparents took advantage of the state’s agriculture at nap time, tricking her into car rides to “go see cows.” Rarely did she stay awake long enough to see the livestock, but now she writes stories about the animals – and the legislature and education and much more. Kealey worked in television for four years while attending the University of South Dakota. She started interning with South Dakota Public Broadcasting in September 2010 and accepted a position with television in 2011. Now Kealey is the radio news producer stationed in Sioux Falls. As a multi-media journalist, Kealey prides herself on the diversity of the stories she tells and the impact her work has on people across the state. Kealey is always searching for new ideas. Let her know of a great story! Find her on Facebook and twitter (@KealeySDPB).