Bethany Soye

Bethany Soye (born July 5, 1991) is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 9th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 12, 2021.

Early life and education Soye was born in Chadron, Nebraska. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from North Central University, followed by a joint Master of Public Policy and Juris Doctor from the College of William & Mary.

Career Soye works as a financial compliance attorney at MetaBank. She was previously a legal intern in the United States Department of Justice and served as a law clerk in the office of Senator Ted Cruz. She was also a judicial extern for the Supreme Court of Virginia. For two years, she was also a research assistant at the National Center for State Courts. Soye was elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives in November 2021 and assumed office on January 12, 2021.