Edmunds County Tribune -

Mark Lapka of rural McPherson County has announced his candidacy for the South Dakota Senate in District 23.

District 23 includes Brown, Campbell, Edmunds, Faulk, Hand, McPherson, Potter and Walworth counties.

Lapka is a fifth generation farmer/rancher and a staunch advocate for agriculture. He has worked on the family farm since childhood. Farming and particularly cattle are his passions. His wife, Holly and son, Grady, work the land and cattle alongside Mark. In addition to working on the farm, Holly also coaches and volunteers at the local school.

He said property rights, local control, fis...