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Tom Pischke
state senator
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Deep research · Exaupdated 6 days ago
As of June 24, 2026, South Dakota State Senator Tom Pischke faces two felony counts of offering a false or forged instrument for filing. Charged on June 22, 2026, he is accused of submitting 16 fraudulent nominating forms for precinct leadership positions. Court documents cite forensic DNA evidence and surveillance footage linking him to the forms. He was arrested and released on bond.
Additionally, Pischke has faced legislative and party disciplinary actions. In 2024, he was banned from the House floor for violating decorum by placing a syrup bottle on a colleague’s desk. He was also previously censured by the Minnehaha County Republican Party in 2025 for violating a code of conduct regarding online behavior. A 2015 domestic abuse protection order against him was dismissed.
Citations
South Dakota Republican state senator charged with felony over false candidate forms • South Dakota Searchlight
southdakotasearchlight.com · 2026-06-24
South Dakota state senator hit with felony charges in election fraud case - Mitchell Republic | News, weather, sports from Mitchell South Dakota
www.mitchellrepublic.com · 2026-06-23
State House bans senator for breach of decorum • South Dakota Searchlight
southdakotasearchlight.com · 2024-03-05
Tom pischke banned again this time from the house of representatives in a sticky situation of his own making
dakotawarcollege.com
More Minnehaha GOP drama regarding Pischke censure – South Dakota War College
dakotawarcollege.com · 2025-04-24
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State senator and GOP delegate faces felony election fraud charges | SDPB
www.sdpb.org · 2026-06-23
State Sen. Pischke arrested for false/forged documents - AOL
www.aol.com · 2026-06-23
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US·United States·7 days ago
South Dakota state senator hit with felony charges in election fraud case
Sen. Tom Pischke, a Republican from Dell Rapids, was charged with two forgery counts regarding paperwork related to election fraud.
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US·United States·7 days ago
South Dakota state senator hit with felony charges
A South Dakota state senator was charged with two forgery counts in an election fraud case.
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