Governor Larry Rhoden made it official this week. In events at Rapid City’s historic Alex Johnson Hotel, and at the … More
Tag: Elections
Dusty runs for Governor
Congressman Dusty Johnson announced today that he will seek the Republican nomination to be the 35th Governor of South Dakota. … More
First Democrat files for gubernatorial bid
The first Democratic candidate has created a campaign committee to run for Governor in 2026. Robert Arnold, a 19-year-old student … More
Toby Doeden announces candidacy for governor
Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden announced today that he will seek the Republican nomination for governor in 2026. He is the … More
Jon Hansen launches 2026 gubernatorial bid
House Speaker Jon Hansen, a state representative from Dell Rapids, announced yesterday afternoon that he will be a candidate for … More
South Dakota History in 2024
As the year comes to a close, we think back on the year that was. It was a historic year … More
Donald Trump’s 2024 historical milestones
Every presidential election makes history, and the 2024 election set more historical milestones than most as Donald J. Trump will … More
Republicans gain as women reach new high in SD Legislature
The 2024 general election is in the books, as voters have once again elected Republican supermajorities to the South Dakota … More
Dusty wins big as Trump carries SD
It was a big Republican night, in South Dakota and across the United States, as Donald J. Trump was elected … More
What to watch for on Election Day 2024
Election Day is finally here. Once the polls are closed and the results are known, this blog will write about … More
Will the SD GOP winning streak continue in 2024?
This is an update of a post that was written prior to the 2022 general election. The 2024 election marks fourteen years … More
Biggest presidential winners in South Dakota
South Dakota has cast its electoral votes in 33 elections since gaining statehood in 1889. The Democratic ticket has carried … More
Biden ends reelection bid
Joseph R. Biden Jr., the 46th President of the United States, announced this morning that he will not be a … More
Will the 2024 Republican National Convention make history for South Dakota?
The Republican National Convention opens in Milwaukee tomorrow, on July 15, 2024. Former President Donald J. Trump, who narrowly survived … More
Trump to make history as three-time nominee
The Republican National Convention opens in Milwaukee tomorrow, on July 15, 2024. What always promised to be a significant political … More
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
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
Noem wins big as Republicans dominate in SD
The storyline from Election Day 2022 is a familiar one in South Dakota – a big win for Republicans up … More
A historic win for John Thune
U.S. Senator John Thune celebrated a big reelection win yesterday, winning a fourth term against challenger Brian Bengs with approximately … 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
2022 Election Preview
This Tuesday, November 8 is Election Day. Every election makes history, and this year’s election will be no exception. The … More
Partisan control of the South Dakota State Legislature (2022)
This is an update of a post first written prior to the 2016 general election, and last updated with the … More
John Thune set to make history
With Election Day just over a week away, U.S. Senator John Thune is strongly favored to win reelection, with a … More
Can a Sioux Falls candidate get elected governor?
South Dakota voters head to the polls in less than two weeks, and the marquee race is the contest between … More
Will the SD GOP winning streak continue in 2022?
This is an update of a post that was written prior to the 2020 general election. The 2022 election marks twelve years … More
History in the Making: 2022 Gubernatorial Milestones
The 2022 gubernatorial election is little more than a month away. Voters will choose between the incumbent governor, Republican Kristi … More
Campaigning on Crutches
Governor Kristi Noem announced this morning that, following a back injury a few weeks ago, she underwent back surgery at … More
SD’s “Million Vote Club”
Updated to reflect the results of the 2022 and 2024 general elections. There are many ways to measure South Dakota’s … More
Jackley joins a short list of unopposed nominees
The South Dakota Democratic Party held its state convention this weekend to adopt its platform and nominate candidates for statewide … More
Jennifer Keintz is Jamie Smith’s running mate
Today, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jamie Smith announced that he will ask the State Democratic Convention to nominate Jennifer Healy Keintz, … More
LG selection through the years
The recent 2022 State Republican Convention in Watertown featured a rare contested ballot for the lieutenant governor nomination. Lt. Governor … More
SD GOP looks to November
The South Dakota Republican Party held its state convention in Watertown June 23-25, 2022. News outlets have noted a record-setting … More
The Dem Dozen
This week, House Minority Leader Jamie Smith launched his 2022 candidacy for governor. Smith joins a Democratic Party field that … More
Haugaard takes on Noem, and history
The news today reports that Steven G. Haugaard will challenge Governor Kristi Noem in the 2022 Republican gubernatorial primary. The … More
Historic milestones Biden achieves
Every election offers a new opportunity for “firsts” and other milestones. Four years ago, this blog wrote about the many milestones … More
Presidential comebacks
Americans living today have never seen a former president seek a return to the Oval Office. The two-term limit is … 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
A big win for Dusty Johnson
To no one’s great surprise, first-term Congressman Dusty Johnson, a Republican, was easily reelected on Tuesday night. Johnson, after all, … More
Mike Rounds on a historic path
Mike Rounds was reelected to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, handily winning a second term against Democratic challenger Dan Ahlers. … More
2020 Election Preview
This Tuesday, November 3 is Election Day. Every election makes history, and this blog has written several blog posts looking … More
Partisan control of the South Dakota State Legislature
This is an update of a post written prior to the 2016 general election. It was updated prior to the … More
Mike Rounds and the biggest U.S. Senate wins
Update: Unofficial election results indicate that Rounds was reelected with 65.7% of the vote, placing him fifth all-time among U.S. … More
Will Trump keep the Rushmore State red?
This is an update of a post written prior to the 2016 election. Unofficial election results indicate Trump/Pence carried South … More
Will the SD GOP winning streak continue in 2020?
This is an update of a post that was written prior to the 2018 general election. The 2020 election marks … More
Will Dusty be unopposed in November?
(Post updated May 13, 2020 to reflect filing deadlines.) Pending the result of the June Republican primary, Congressman Dusty Johnson … More
Noem is SD’s first female governor
Kristi Lynn Noem has been elected the 33rd Governor of South Dakota. The Hamlin County Republican and her running mate, … More
Turner County is SD GOV bellwether
During the primary, this blog identified Beadle and Davison counties as the best bellwethers for a Republican gubernatorial primary. That … More
MAPS! (of general elections for SD Governor)
Updated to include a map of the 2022 general election. This site’s Online Almanac now includes county maps of every … More
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