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SD-AL Republican nominee?
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JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSmall business owner
PartyRepublican
LocationSouth Dakota
BackgroundSmall business owner
Notable personal detailsJames Martin Bialota Jr. is a Republican candidate for U.S. House representing South Dakota’s at-large congressional district in the 2026 election cycle. He has filed federal candidacy paperwork with the FEC and is associated with the authorized committee “James Bialota for Congress.” His campaign website describes him as an Iraq combat veteran, small business owner, husband, and father.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate advocates eliminating the federal income tax and has a written plan to remove the national debt over a multi-decade period. He is campaigning as a Republican for U.S. House from South Dakota and frames tax policy around ending federal income taxation.
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