Dell Rapids Republican lawmaker may get plea deal in election fraud case

By: John Hult

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: July 7, 2026

Words: 524

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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SIOUX FALLS – A plea deal is in the works for a Republican state senator from Dell Rapids facing felony charges related to attempted election fraud.

Tom Pischke, 44, was charged with two felony counts for allegedly filing documents to get candidates for county party positions on the June 2 primary ballot without those candidates’ knowledge. He pleaded not guilty during an initial appearance Tuesday. Each count carries up to two years in prison.

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