The South Dakota Republican Party’s Central Committee has elected Jim Eschenbaum, a leader of the anti-carbon pipeline movement, as its new chairman. Eschenbaum, who led the movement to repeal Senate Bill 201 last November, defeated other candidates who also opposed the carbon capture pipeline proposal. The party’s new vice-chair is Janet Jensen, and Tina Mullaly will serve as treasurer. The Central Committee also voted to support House Bill 1052, which would end Summit Carbon Solution’s pipeline project in eastern South Dakota. The party, which has struggled with fundraising in recent years, will have to address staffing changes as well. Current Executive Director Reggie Rhoden will not be seeking reappointment under the new leadership. The party’s regional advisory board includes members from various districts, all of whom will serve two-year terms. The election of Eschenbaum and the new leadership team reflects the party’s continued opposition to the carbon pipeline project and sets the tone for the party’s future direction. With Republicans maintaining a stronghold on elected offices in South Dakota, the party’s leadership under Eschenbaum’s guidance will play a crucial role in determining the party’s fundraising efforts and overall effectiveness in the state’s political landscape.
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