Brian Bengs

Independent

Brian Bengs is an independent candidate for U.S. Senate in South Dakota and previously ran for the seat in 2022 as a Democrat. His background includes military service, legal work, and teaching, and his campaign focuses on reducing corruption, limiting the influence of big money, and addressing affordability, healthcare, and fiscal policy. He positions himself as a nonpartisan alternative to the major parties.

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Background

Career History

Attorney

Private practice / legal work

Works as an attorney.

Assistant professor

Northern State University

Taught at Northern State University.

Chief of general law / assistant general counsel

U.S. Air Force

Served in a senior legal role for the Air Force.

Military officer

U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force

Served in both the Navy and Air Force.

Education

Iowa State University Bachelor's degree in History and international studies (1994)

University of Iowa Juris Doctor in Law (1996)

Louisiana Tech University Master's degree in History (2007)

George Washington University Master's degree in International and comparative law (2007)

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