--- title: Drew Peterson for House | Home description: A strong new voice with boots on the ground experience. His top priorities are advocating for agriculture, small town development and housing for all. image: https://www.drewpetersonforsd.com/hubfs/DPH_22_mailer1_11x6_DRAFT%202_Page_1.png --- [Skip to content](https://www.drewpetersonforsd.com#main-content) ![Drew Peterson for District 19 House Logo](https://www.drewpetersonforsd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DPH%20Logo_FINAL.svg?width=150&height=150) ![DP Website](https://www.drewpetersonforsd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DP%20Website.jpg?width=1056&height=576&name=DP%20Website.jpg "DP Website") > Drew represents District 19 and supported legislation that enacted South Dakota’s largest tax cut without shifting the burden to property taxes. During his tenure, teacher pay was increased, funding was secured for rural health care, and $5 million was delivered for township roads. He also advanced initiatives supporting affordable housing, workforce development, and childcare access, and backed the expansion of E15 fuel to benefit consumers and corn producers. [Support Drew for District 19 Now!](https://www.drewpetersonforsd.com#donate) ## VOTE DREW IN THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY JUNE 2ND! ## MEET DREW:  **Drew Peterson** is a farmer and cattle producer who serves in the South Dakota House of Representatives and on the American Soybean Association Board. This year, Drew has been recognized by South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association, South Dakota Corn, and the Association of General Contractors for his outstanding legislative service.    Drew has been married to his wife, Lauren, for seven years and they welcomed their son, Michael, in 2023 and daughter, Catherine, in 2025.  They are raising their two children on their family farm in the same community they grew up. They are lifelong members of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.   ![Peterson Family 2026-20](https://www.drewpetersonforsd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Peterson%20Family%202026-20.jpg?width=1335&height=2000&name=Peterson%20Family%202026-20.jpg "Peterson Family 2026-20") ![Peterson Family 2026-58](https://www.drewpetersonforsd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Peterson%20Family%202026-58.jpg?width=2000&height=1335&name=Peterson%20Family%202026-58.jpg "Peterson Family 2026-58") ## Education & Work Experience Drew earned his degree from the University of South Dakota, where he majored in finance and minored in political science. His political roots began early as Governor of Boys State and President of the USD College Republicans, followed by work on the Rounds/Daugaard campaign and his brother Kent’s House campaign. As a 5th generation South Dakotan, Drew understands the realities of paying a mortgage, raising a family, building a business from the ground up, and the challenges facing today’s ag producers and rural communities. ## Accomplishments & Issues > Drew has focused on initiatives that directly affect District 19 communities, including advocacy for tax relief for families and seniors, efforts to reduce regulatory red tape that increased consumer costs, and securing funding for rural health care. These efforts helped deliver $5 million for township road improvements while advancing policies related to affordable housing, workforce development, and access to childcare. Drew has also worked to expand the availability of E15 fuel, supporting consumers and creating additional markets for corn producers. In addition, Drew has been involved in measures aimed at protecting South Dakota from influence by hostile foreign adversaries and has worked on legislation related to Second Amendment issues. ![signal-2026-04-15-105940\_002](https://www.drewpetersonforsd.com/hubfs/signal-2026-04-15-105940_002.jpeg) ![signal-2026-04-15-105940\_003](https://www.drewpetersonforsd.com/hubfs/signal-2026-04-15-105940_003.jpeg) ![signal-2026-04-15-110511](https://www.drewpetersonforsd.com/hubfs/signal-2026-04-15-110511.jpeg) ![signal-2026-04-15-110509](https://www.drewpetersonforsd.com/hubfs/signal-2026-04-15-110509.jpeg) --- ### Conservative Values Pro‑Life, Pro‑Second Amendment, Limited Government, & Lifelong Republican  ### Rural Communities Supports Small Towns, Rural Development, & Agriculture  ### Security  Backs the Blue, Prioritizes National Security, & Support for First Responders --- ## VOTE EARLY #### Early vote at your local courthouse. 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