1 min read

Democrats Hire South Dakota Native To Be Key Party Staffer

Associated Press0

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Democratic Party has named a new executive director.

Chairwoman Ann Tornberg said Friday that Suzanne Jones Pranger will be an effective addition to the organization and that the party is “thrilled.”

The 26-year-old has a law degree and a master’s degree in political science from the University of South Dakota.

Jones Pranger has interned with state Democratic heavyweights including former U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson and former U.S. Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin.

Formerly a staffer for state Senate Democrats, Jones Pranger says she’s excited to join the state party.

She says the party’s success with ballot measures shows state residents share Democrats’ values even if they don’t necessarily identify as members.

The South Dakota native introduced herself to Sioux Falls-area Democrats at a meeting Friday.

The AP is one of the largest and most trusted sources of independent newsgathering, supplying a steady stream of news to its members, international subscribers and commercial customers. AP is neither privately owned nor government-funded; instead, as a not-for-profit news cooperative owned by its American newspaper and broadcast members, it can maintain its single-minded focus on newsgathering and its commitment to the highest standards of objective, accurate journalism.
Website http://ap.org/

Related Posts