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• "She was interested, and she was motivated. And I was excited for the opportunity for her to be a groundbreaker," said Rep. Don Haggar, her father.
• She did win in 2010, with more votes than either incumbent. Don Haggar, R-Sioux Falls, said she showed that the Legislature doesn't have to consist of 55-year-old men.
• He followed her into politics the following session with her encouragement.
• "It's kind of a weird little flip there," she said.
• Her grandfather, also named Donald Haggar served in the Legislature in 1958. He shared his insight with his granddaughter until he died during the 2013 legislative session.
• Family plays a big part in Haggar's life. She still lives at home with her parents and considers her role as aunt a hobby she loves.
• Haggar championed successful human trafficking and anti-abortion bills this session. She said she will continue to address those issues if elected to the Senate. Her Senate run will be a way to continue her service, Haggar said, not climb the next rung on the political ladder.
• With no other Republicans on the ticket, Haggar has a clear shot in the Nov. 4 general election.
• "I think it's going to be a very close race," said Zach Crago, executive director of the South Dakota Democratic Party.
• Schultz is the former mayor of Brandon and was encouraged to run by state and county Democrats and community members, Crago said.
• Don Haggar said he is confident in his daughter's chances, though he said she'll have to work hard.
• She said she gained experience during her campaigns that helps the marketing business she launched after last year's session. Previously she worked as a chiropractic assistant.
• Haggar is the sole employee of her company, Vashti Media.
• "Hopefully I can grow with it, and it can grow with me," she said. As for her political career: "I feel like I'm still growing as a candidate. I'm growing as a legislator."
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