Rick Bonander for Minnehaha County

07/19/2026

Power on the Prairie air show was fabulous.
God Bless America.

07/19/2026

Super crowd at the Colton parade on Saturday.

07/19/2026

Had a great time at Hartford Home Town Days

07/17/2026

Great seeing all of my friends and supporters at Booster Day Parade at Valley Springs.

07/05/2026

Happy Birthday America!
What a super day for a parade. at least 40,000 people celebrated our 250th anniversary of democracy on the 4th of July,2026.

Remember to vote Republican on November 3rd.

06/20/2026

Great time campaigning at Hartford Jamboree Days. Great weather for a perfect crowd.

06/07/2026

My wife and I spent election eve welcoming home our veterans from the Midwest Honor Flight.
This was a great experience.
Welcome Home Veterans!

06/04/2026

Thank you, Republican voters, for your support. I am grateful and humbled.

As we move to the general election in November, I'm eager to keep meeting, listening, learning and working to earn the trust of the citizens of Minnehaha County and its many communities.

I realize campaign fatigue has set in over the last few months. So, from here I plan to share a little more about myself, my views, history and values.

I'll admit, social media has been a new venture for me – but I'm starting to get the hang of it and would love to hear from you!

06/04/2026

Thank you, Republican voters, for your support. I am grateful and humbled.

As we move to the general election in November, I'm eager to keep meeting, listening, learning and working to earn the trust of the citizens of Minnehaha County and its many communities.

I realize campaign fatigue has set in over the last few months. So, from here I plan to share a little more about myself, my views, history and values.

I would love to hear from you!

06/01/2026

Thank you Joy Hohn State Senator for your endorsement! We’ve had a lot of accomplishments in the last 5 years.

That Question I Hear Everywhere I Go

Many people I’ve met who’ve heard that I’m running for the Minnehaha County Commission say—with a half-smile and a raised eyebrow—
“So, Rick, you want to be a politician.”

I’ll admit, I get why that word comes with some baggage these days. And sure, it gives me a moment of pause. But I’ve also been inspired—and encouraged to run—by the men and women I’ve seen do public service the right way: with hard work, common sense, and integrity.

What really gives me hope, though, is the growing grassroots movement of everyday folks stepping up—church-going, tax-paying, hard-working husbands and wives, moms and dads—people who just want to serve their friends and neighbors and leave things a little better than they found them. I’m proud to be one of them.

So when someone makes that “politician” remark, I usually respond with a handshake and a smile, “No—I want to be a public servant. And I’d sure appreciate your support. What’s on your mind?”