RAPID CITY, SD — “Throughout my life I have been blessed to have the opportunity to serve in many rewarding
capacities. It would be an honor to now serve by representing the citizens of District 33 in the
State House of Representatives. “

With more than 40 years of service to our Nation, the State of South Dakota and local
communities, Major General (Ret.) Jeff Marlette of Rapid City announces he is running for State
Representative in District 33. His service includes over thirty-six years in uniform, combat
service in Iraq, Commanding General of the South Dakota National Guard, service as a member
of the Governors cabinet, service as West River Director for U.S. Senator Mike Rounds and
many years serving as a Superintendent of Schools in South Dakota schools. He has also served
on numerous boards and committees at the local, state and national levels.

“As a commonsense conservative, I will work to support traditional family values and to ensure
taxpayer dollars are spent in a fiscally conservative manner. I will support sensible
restructuring of the property tax system, a strong education system and a vibrant environment
for business. I fully support the expansion of Ellsworth Airforce Base and the need to address
water shortage issues in western South Dakota.”

Marlette holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Education from Northern State
University, an Education Specialist degree from the University of Sioux Falls and a master’s
degree in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. He notes some of his
best education comes from growing up in a farm/ranch family, where he learned the value of
hard work and the importance of keeping our Agriculture industry strong.

Marlette and wife Sandy are longtime residents of Rapid City and of Legislative District 33.
They are active participants in the Rapid City community, always willing to step forward to help
make our community stronger. They have been highly active in Republican circles, having both
worked for members of Congress, served as Precinct Leaders, Pennington County Republican
Party Board Members and State Committeewoman and Committeeman positions for
Pennington County. They previously served as Co-Chairs for the Will Graham Ministry event
held in Rapid City and have been highly active in helping the Hills Alive event continue in the
Black Hills.

“Through my civilian career, military service, formal education, and life experiences, I believe I
have developed the knowledge, skills and perspectives necessary to be an effective, common-
sense conservative legislator. I will be a legislator who listens, learns, and works hard to
understand issues and to find meaningful solutions to the challenges facing our state. I look
forward to working hard every day for the people of District 33. I ask for your support on June
2nd in the Republican primary election.”