I am excited for the opportunity to continue serving the great people of District 17. I am grateful for the trust they have placed in me, and I will keep working hard every day to earn it. I have spent my life working in health care, raising cattle with my family, and being part of this community, and that gives me a real understanding of the values and challenges we face. I believe in showing up, working hard, and doing what is right for our communities, and I bring that dedication with me to Pierre.
The Republican Primary Election is June 2, 2026
Early Voting begins on April 17, 2026
Sydney Davis is a nurse anesthetist, an ag producer, and a mom who brings real world experience to the South Dakota Senate. She focuses on listening, solving problems, and getting results that help families, producers, and rural communities.
Meet Sydney
Sydney grew up in agriculture and has carried that work ethic throughout her life. Through 4H and FFA, she learned the value of hard work and perseverance. Today, she and Garrett continue that legacy with their children, Bo, Pepper, and Tulsi, raising cattle in Clay County.
Sydney also felt called to help others. She works as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Vermillion, caring for patients during some of the most stressful moments of their lives. She never takes that responsibility for granted.
Sydney believes in South Dakota, its people, and the communities that make District 17 a great place to live.
Raising our children here gives me a clear sense of what is at stake. I want them to have every opportunity to build a strong future in this state.
Priorities for District 17
Keeping Rural Communities Healthy
Sydney uses her health care experience to focus on practical solutions that help patients and providers.
She worked to cut red tape so clinics and rural health care teams can take better care of patients, strengthened EMS and behavioral health services, and updated outdated health care rules so providers can spend more time helping people.
Her goal is simple. Strong, healthy communities start with access to good care close to home.
I love this state, and have lived here my whole life.
I can’t imagine calling any other place home.
Supporting Economic Development
A strong economy depends on strong families, strong local businesses, and a strong agriculture industry.
Sydney has supported policies that help grow the workforce, improve housing options, and support the small businesses and producers who drive rural South Dakota.
Her work includes student teacher stipends, school safety improvements, updates that make it easier for small and ag based businesses to operate, and a responsible budgeting approach that protects taxpayers.
She believes in creating opportunities that help families, workers, and producers build a good life here at home.
Sydney believes that when small towns and small businesses grow, the whole state grows with them.
I have spent my life working in health care, raising cattle with my family, and being part of this community. It gives me a real understanding of the values and challenges we face. I believe in showing up, working hard, and doing what is right for our communities, and I bring that dedication with me to Pierre.
Safeguarding our children’s future
Sydney wants every child in District 17 to have the chance to succeed. She supports strong schools, empowered parents, reliable child care, and safe communities. Keeping children safe and supported is at the heart of her work.
Her work includes supporting students and teachers, helping families find child care, working with local leaders on public safety, and bringing forward community ideas that protect kids.
She has backed efforts that strengthen school safety, allow newborn safety devices, and provide stronger protections for victims of abuse.
Sydney believes South Dakota should always be a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
Getting to Know
District 17
The areas included in District 17 include Vermillion, Meckling, Burbank, Elk Point, Jefferson, McCook Lake, North Sioux City, Dakota Dunes, and rural areas of southern Union and Clay counties.
I’ve enjoyed serving the people of District 17 and look forward to continuing those efforts in the State Senate. As a healthcare provider, rancher and parent, I want to use my background to help South Dakota continue to be a great place to live, work and raise a family.
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