Bud ‘Marty’ May, who lost the race for South Dakota House District 27 to his mother, was arrested a week after the 2022 election and charged with rape. It happened in a bar bathroom. Police were called. When police arrived she had blood, dirt, and abrasions on her. May fled the scene. After he was detained, he claimed it was just a hug.
The charges were dismissed when the woman refused to cooperate.
- Dakota Free Press: District 27 House Candidate Bud May Arrested for Rape Five Days After Losing Election
- KEVN: Former district 27 House candidate had his charge dismissed
Rapid City, South Dakota · Tuesday, November 15, 2022
