Samuel McCarty for Auditor – Minnehaha County

Restoring Trust in the Auditor’s Office

Sam McCarty is running for Minnehaha County Auditor to bring disciplined leadership, better planning, and transparent communication to the office responsible for administering fair and accurate elections, maintaining county financial records, ensuring property taxes are calculated correctly, and serving as the official record-keeper for county government.

Residents of Minnehaha County deserve confidence in their elections and trust in the systems that support local government. The County Auditor’s office plays a vital role in ensuring ballots are counted accurately, results are reported promptly, and the public receives clear and reliable information.

Sam McCarty Will Bring:

Strong planning and preparation for election cycles

Timely and transparent communication with voters and candidates

Efficient management of staff and taxpayer resources

Professional leadership focused on service and accountability

Careful Planning and Clear Communication for Elections

Election preparation begins months before ballots are printed. Sam will implement a structured election planning calendar to ensure staffing, training, equipment preparation, and communication plans are in place well before Election Day.

Voters and candidates also deserve clear communication during the vote-counting process. Sam will ensure the Auditor’s office provides regular election night updates so the public understands what ballots remain to be counted and when results will be reported.

Careful planning and transparent communication will help ensure elections run smoothly and results are reported with confidence.

As Auditor, Sam will:

Create a Poll Worker Advisory Group

Conduct post-election reviews with election staff

Identify improvements for future election cycles

Listening, Learning, and Improving Every Election

Election Day is June 2nd

Will You Join Me?

Minnehaha County deserves an Auditor’s office that works with precision, transparency, and professional integrity. Your support—whether through a donation or your time as a volunteer—is what makes this vision possible.