SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Democratic Congressional candidate Tim Bjorkman says he won't take political action committee money.
He says it has too much influence on Congress.
But he also says he won't be influenced by "party interests" either, and will refuse any campaign funds, if they are offered by the South Dakota Democratic Party or the national Democratic Party.
"I refuse to participate in that kind of process or be controlled by special interests or by party interests," Bjorkman said.
Bjorkman held a combination stump speech, campaign rally, and news conference at the downtown library this morning.
He says if he gets to Congress in his race against Republican Dusty Johnson, Libertarian George Hendrickson, and independent Ron Wieczorek, he will work to repeal the tax reform measure passed this winter.
"I stand for rolling back the reckless cuts that rewarded political donors and has blown up our budget, so that next year, we will spend $4 trillion while only taking in $3 trillion," Bjorkman said.
Further, Bjorkman says the 2018 election is not about being a liberal or a conservative.
"This election is about our moral center," Bjorkman said. "It's about our values. It's about who we are as Americans and South Dakotans."
Bjorkman says he supports President Donald Trump on some issues and is a traditional Democrat on others.
He says voters are looking for something different.
About his main opponent, Johnson, the Republican, he says that Johnson says it will be a boring campaign. To which Bjorkman says, "We'll see."
Click the video above to watch the event.