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Senator Art Rusch Running for Reelection from District 17

Senator Art Rusch Running for Reelection from District 17

Senator Art Rusch Photo: WNAX


Incumbent republican Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion is running for reelection next month. He says his legislative experience is valuable…

Rusch says he is hearing worries from voters…

Rusch says he has some legislation he wants to complete…

Rusch is completing his third term in the Senate. He faces democrat Ailee Johns of Vermillion and libertarian Greg Baldwin of Wakonda on the general election ballot.

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