Election Forums
A portion of the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor's Bureau's mission is to advocate for our member businesses, and also to contribute to a better quality of "place" for the community. One way that we achieve these goals is to host election forums as needed throughout the year. These events help our business community meet our leaders and advocate for their interests.
Our 2026 election forums are organized events moderated by Francie Ruebel-Alberts. For questions about the events, please contact our Chamber of Commerce Assistant Director, Kadence Gleason.
2026 Legislative Crackerbarrels:
Legislative Crackerbarrel (District 29)
Saturday, January 31st 2026
Meade County Erskine Building
Commissioners' Room (2nd Floor)
1300 Sherman Street, Sturgis
9AM - 11AM
Legislative Crackerbarrel (District 29)
Saturday, March 7th 2026
Meade County Erskine Building
Commissioners' Room (2nd Floor)
1300 Sherman Street, Sturgis
9AM - 11AM
2026 Election Forums:
SD District 29 Legislature
with a brief word from Meade County Commission candidates
Wednesday, May 6th
5:30PM – 8PM, Erskine Building
1300 Sherman Street, Sturgis, SD (2nd Floor)
City of Sturgis Mayor & Ward 1 City Council
Wednesday, May 13th
6PM – 8PM, Erskine Building
1300 Sherman Street, Sturgis, SD (2nd Floor)
Meade School District 46-1 School Board
Wednesday, May 20th
6PM – 8PM, Williams Admin Building
1230 Douglas Street, Sturgis, SD