Career politicians and insider stock trading point to the same problem: a system that works for insiders, not South Dakota families. I’ll support term limits and a ban on congressional stock trade trading to ensure elected officials can’t enrich themselves with the position the voters gave them.

The Supreme Court just ruled that the sweeping tariffs levied without congressional approval are unconstitutional. Mike Rounds already knew that, but chose to silently stand aside while South Dakota’s farmers suffered from a global trade war leaving them with no markets.

Thanks to everyone who came out in Spearfish last night, I’ll be in Belle Fourche this evening!

Today’s as a good a day as any to release the full, un-redacted Epstein Files. There’s a reason why public trust in the Washington establishment is at historic lows: our institutions let the wealthy and well connected play by a different set of rules.

Folks, I’m hitting the road again. I’ll be in Spearfish tomorrow and Belle Fourche Thursday, with more stops this week and next as I head eastward. Stay posted!

Big Money Mike Rounds claims he’s running a “grassroots campaign.” That might be the biggest lie he’s ever told (we are still researching). Almost every dollar he’s raised comes from wealthy donors and special interest PACs. He doesn’t know a thing about running a people-powered campaign.

This Presidents Day, we honor not just our leaders, but the system they serve. Our best leaders know that America’s strength lies in checks and balances — making sure no one, not even the president, is above the law.

When I served in the Navy and Air Force JAG Corps, my oath was to the Constitution. As your next Senator, that will be my same oath. It’s time for elected officials who put the people who elect them above party interests.

Career politicians and insider stock trading point to the same problem: a system that works for insiders, not South Dakota families. I’ll support term limits and a ban on stock trading for elected officials.

Today, I’m celebrating not just my wife, but the woman who helped create the beautiful life we share, especially our two daughters. 30 years of marriage, countless memories, and I’d do it all over again. Happy Valentine’s Day to the love of my life.

If you’re tired of politics as usual, you’re not alone — and you’ve got a candidate who agrees. I’m running to shake up the status quo and get Washington working.

You don’t represent South Dakota if you spend more time fundraising from lobbyists than listening to farmers, ranchers, and workers. In Washington, the only people that will have my ear are South Dakotans – not party leaders, not special interests.

When I served in the Navy and Air Force JAG Corps, my oath was to the Constitution. As your next Senator, that will be my same oath. It’s time for elected officials who put the people who elect them above party interests.

Mike Rounds stands aside while Washington trade wars decimate markets and bankrupt South Dakota’s farmers. South Dakotans deserve a Senator who won’t stay silent when our way of life is threatened.

When everything is about party loyalty, nobody is accountable to the American people. South Dakotans want a voice that forces Washington to listen, and I’ll never sit on the sidelines as the two parties turn every problem into a political food fight.

Great to be in Pierre today meeting with South Dakota union leaders and members. My campaign isn’t about left or right, it’s about top vs. bottom. As South Dakota’s next Senator, I’ll work for working people.

South Dakota farmers and ranchers pay the price for reckless trade wars – in fact American farmers and ranchers lost $34.6 billion last year. Tariffs hurt our exports, drive up costs, and put family operations at risk.

Rural hospitals were put on the chopping block to pay for billions of dollars in tax giveaways to CEOs and hedge funds. Mike Rounds knew that — and voted yes anyway.

Washington isn’t broken by accident. It’s broken by politicians who stay too long and serve themselves. I support term limits because we need to bring accountability to the DC Country Club.

Mike Rounds knows importing more foreign beef won’t meaningfully cut grocery prices, but it will undercut South Dakota’s ranching communities. I’m looking forward to his statement that is surely coming anytime now calling for trade policies that protect our ranchers.

Thank you to everyone who came out in Hot Springs to help get me on the ballot! Together we’re going to take this people-powered movement to Washington.

Thanks to Mike Rounds’ vote for massive tax giveaways for his billionaire donor class, big corporations like Amazon now have lower tax rates than hardworking South Dakotan families.

If justice for victims was a priority in Washington, the Epstein files would’ve been public years ago. Instead we get delays, redactions, and excuses. Mike Rounds opposed releasing the files till the 11th hour, showing he’s still running cover for the elite.

I’m running for office on a platform that being an elected official shouldn’t be a career. When lifetime politicians like Mike Rounds spend decades cashing special interest checks, you can count on them to put regular South Dakotans second.

Mike Rounds, did those massive tax cuts for corporations you voted for “trickle down” to job creation yet?

Washington only works when leaders answer to people – not parties, donors, or party bosses. As South Dakota’s next Independent Senator, I’ll answer to the people of South Dakota, and nobody else.

As South Dakota’s next Senator, I won’t have voices from Wall Street and Silicon Valley influencing me when it comes to regulating AI data centers. The American people don’t want special interests taking precedence over local resources and driving up utility bills.

The power to levy tariffs lies with Congress. As a United States Senator, Mike Rounds has rolled over and ceded Congress' power. He was elected to represent the people of South Dakota, not give away their voice in Washington.

Thank you to everyone who came out this week to sign my petition to get on the ballot. I’m headed back to Hot Springs, but I’ll be on the road statewide again soon!

Thanks to everyone who came out this week, I’m feeling more confident in our movement than ever! More dates for opportunities to sign on to my ballot petition will be coming up soon!

Sioux Falls event update!

So we blew up South Dakota’s agricultural export markets for what reason exactly? And when he had the chance to take actions, all Mike Rounds did was express “concern.”

Mike Rounds couldn’t be bothered to pick up the phone and call Kristi Noem as she slashed MILLIONS in FEMA funded projects for South Dakota. As your next Senator, I’ll fight to ensure your taxpayer dollars go back to your communities, not to special interests and corporations.

Hot Springs event update!

I’m here in world famous Sturgis, South Dakota collecting signatures to get on the ballot. I don’t care if you are a Democrat, Republican or Independent, I want to serve you.

I’m Brian Bengs. I’m a husband, father, retired Lt. Colonel and former Park Ranger. I’m running for Senate and coming to your town because South Dakotans deserve a Senator who will show up for them.

Rural communities are being hollowed out. Hospitals are closing. Young families are leaving. Mike Rounds’ response: business as usual in Washington. Where is the urgency!?

I heard from Republicans this morning who are supporting me: “I was a Republican all my life... They are too extreme and I’m tired of the chaos.” “I just don’t know what happened to my party. It is crazy what is going on.” As Senator, I won’t be beholden to either party.

Did you know this hospital in Aberdeen may be forced to close because Mike Rounds voted to slash funding? He took that money and put it toward giving his billionaire donors tax breaks while threatening access to health care for thousands of South Dakotans.

While gathering ballot signatures in Yankton, I spoke with a woman who works at Walmart who said she has never seen so much food going back to the shelves because folks can’t afford to buy it. We need to make the American dream affordable again & support our farmers & ranchers.

Thank you to everyone who has come out in the cold to sign my petition to get on the ballot. Tomorrow I’ll be in Aberdeen, Huron, and Mitchell! Check my pages for times and locations.

I just spoke to a Republican in Brookings who came out to sign my petition. He said “I’m tired of nothing getting done in Washington from politicians I’ve voted for.” It’s time for change.

Hi everyone! We have an updated location for today’s signature gathering event in Brookings. See you soon at Pioneer Park!

Thank you to the South Dakotans who have come out this week so far to sign my petition to get on the ballot. It doesn’t matter which party you’re registered with, you just have to be a registered voter to sign to give South Dakotans a choice this November.

Next stops tomorrow in multiple towns! Thanks to everyone who has signed my petition to get on the ballot so far, it’s a privilege to stand out in the cold to earn support. Come by, stay in your warm car, and help get a new voice and direction for South Dakota on the ballot.

8 Republican Senators have called for an independent investigation into the shooting in Minneapolis. Where is Mike Rounds? He’s silent on this and just about every issue. This is why South Dakotans are tired of career politicians in Washington who can’t break the party line.

I’ll be out and about early tomorrow in multiple towns! Thanks to everyone who has signed my petition to get on the ballot so far. Come by, stay in your warm car, and sign on to get a new voice and direction for South Dakota on the ballot this November.

Hey everyone, I’m at Yankton Trail Park until 1 PM then over to Frank Olson park from 3 PM until people stop showing up! Stay in your warm car, sign my petition, and let’s get me on the ballot for this November.

With recent federal agent-involved shootings, there must be an independent investigation. As South Dakota’s next senator, I will support transparency from federal agencies, and I implore Mike Rounds to call Kristi Noem right now and support an independent investigation.