The news reports this week that Sen. Reynold Nesiba is considering legislation to create a commission to recommend a new … More
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SD Democrats fall to 3rd
During the lead-up to the 2022 general election, SD political reporters wrote about the Republican Party’s continued growth in the … More
A look at the Chiefs of Staff to the Governor
The news today is that Mark Miller will be departing this summer as chief of staff to Governor Kristi Noem. … More
Maps of every SD Gov election added to Online Almanac
New this week, the Online Almanac of South Dakota Politics has added county-by-county maps depicting the results of every general … More
Women and tribal members reach new highs in solidly Republican SD Legislature
The 2022 general election is in the books, and voters have once again elected Republican supermajorities to the South Dakota … More
SoDakGovs debuts Online Almanac of South Dakota politics
Just in time for the 2022 general election, SoDakGovs is launching an Online Almanac of South Dakota politics. Since this … More
Republicans gain in voter registration
The lead-up to the 2022 general election has generated renewed discussion about the Republican Party’s advantage in voter registration in … More
SD Legislative Districts, 1889-2021
Recently, legislative redistricting enthusiast Cully Williams shared on Twitter every South Dakota legislative district map since statehood in 1889. Maps … More
SD’s “Million Vote Club”
Updated to reflect the results of the 2022 general election. There are many ways to measure South Dakota’s top political … More
The Over 25 Club: SD’s longest-serving state officials
Updated to reflect the results of the 2022 general election. Public service is an important part of South Dakota’s culture. … More
Trail of Governors gallery
The Trail of Governors in Pierre was initiated in 2011, with its first statues unveiled in 2012. This slideshow includes … More
Party floor leaders in the SD Legislature
This post was originally written in November 2018 and was revised following the caucus leadership elections in November 2020, and … More
Women reach all-time high as SD Legislature most Republican in decades
The 2020 election results are in and, as expected, Republicans have maintained control of both the State Senate and the … More
Jean Hunhoff the SD Legislature’s longest-serving woman
Updated to reflect results of the 2020 and 2022 general elections – the article now assumes that those elected in … More
Ironman Farrar sets another record
Frank Farrar, who was Governor of South Dakota from 1969-71, has in the years since become known for completing triathlons … More
“First Lady Gown Collection” to add the state’s first “First Gentleman”
A longstanding feature of the South Dakota State Capitol is the “First Lady Gown Collection.” The collection, which features a … More
Gallery of Governor’s Signatures
Recently, Gov. Kristi Noem signed her first bill as governor. A governor’s signature can have significant legal effect. With the … More
Governors after leaving office
On January 5, 2019, Gov. Dennis Daugaard will leave office as his successor, Kristi Noem, is sworn in as South … More
Governor’s portrait collection
The South Dakota State Capitol features portraits of all thirty-two governors, from Arthur C. Mellette to Dennis Daugaard. These photographs … More
South Dakota state symbols
Updated March 10, 2021. South Dakota has a number of symbols that represent our culture and traditions. You can find … More
Closest elections for South Dakota governor
This post has been updated to include the results of the 2018 election. The closest gubernatorial election in South Dakota history … More
Timeline of female “firsts” in SD politics
Updated to reflect results of 2018 election, the 2019 appointment of Justice Devaney, and the 2020 and 2022 elections. In … More
Libertarians and the modern history of minor party candidates for SD Governor
This weekend, the Libertarian Party of South Dakota made itself the first in 2018 to complete a gubernatorial ticket, nominating … More
History in the making: 2018 primary
Here’s a look at some of the history that could be made in Tuesday’s GOP gubernatorial primary. If Kristi Noem … More
MAPS! (of SD GOP gubernatorial primaries)
It is just over three weeks until the South Dakota’s Republican gubernatorial primary, which pits Congresswoman Kristi Noem against Attorney … More
Dusty and Shantel try to make history
Kristi Noem’s pursuit of the Governor’s Office leaves an open seat in Washington. Three Republicans – former Public Utilities Commissioner … More
LG-stakes: What history tells us about 2018 running mates
With the 2018 gubernatorial campaign coming into full swing, it’s not too early to start speculating about the candidates’ potential … More
Frank Farrar sets the pace
April 2, 2018 is Gov. Frank Farrar’s 89th birthday. Remarkably, 2018 is the 50th anniversary of Farrar’s 1968 election as … More
Lutherans most common among SD Governors
To date, South Dakota’s thirty-two governors have all considered themselves to be Christian. Thirty of them have been members of … More
SD Governors’ alma maters
Of the 31 men and one woman who have served as Governor of South Dakota, 21 have held at least … More
Oldest and Youngest SD GOV’s
Updated to reflect the result of the primary election. An updated version of this post has been added to the … More