PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A 19-year-old Pierre native is seeking South Dakota’s top political seat. Dakota State University study Robert Arnold is running for governor. He needs to collect 1,231 signatures to qualify for the ballot. If that happens, he’ll become the youngest candidate for governor in U.S. history. Since Arnold is Oglala Lakota and enrolled with the Pine Ridge Reservation, a win would also make him the first Native American governor in South Dakota history. He faces long odds but says he’s running as a commonsense, pro-community Democrat focused on affordable housing, safer communities, and fixing property taxes. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.
19-Year-Old Oglala Lakota Democrat Robert Arnold Launches Historic Bid for South Dakota Governor
SEO-Rich Excerpt: Robert Arnold, a 19-year-old Pierre native and Dakota State University student, has announced his candidacy for South Dakota governor, aiming to make history as both the youngest gubernatorial candidate in U.S. history and the first Native American governor in South Dakota.
