This post has been updated to include the results of the 2018 election. The closest gubernatorial election in South Dakota history … More
Tag: Elections
Noem and Sutton a historically rural matchup
The 2018 gubernatorial election has had a noticeably rural feel. Candidates Kristi Noem, Billie Sutton and Marty Jackley have all … More
2018 SD GOP looks to extend its winning streak
This is an update of a post that was done prior to the 2016 general election. The South Dakota Republican … More
Larry Rhoden is Noem’s running mate
Kristi Noem announced today her selection of Larry R. Rhoden as her running mate. She will ask the the State … More
Michelle Lavallee is Sutton’s running mate
Today, Billie Sutton announced that he will ask the State Democratic Convention to nominate Michelle Lavallee, of Sioux Falls, for … 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
Kristi and Dusty win: A few observations
Kristi Noem is the Republican nominee for Governor of South Dakota, and Dusty Johnson is the nominee for U. S. … More
Counties to watch on primary night
The 2018 Republican primary is fast approaching, and the gubernatorial matchup between Congresswoman Kristi Noem and Attorney General Marty Jackley is … More
Uncontested nomination for Sutton
With the current focus on the Jackley–Noem primary in a few weeks, it is easy to forget that a third … More
SD Gov Nominees from West River
Billie Sutton, the Democratic Senate Minority Leader from Burke, is uncontested in the June primary for his party’s nomination to … 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
Dennis Daugaard historical milestones
As Governor Daugaard serves out his final year in office, here are some the historical milestones he has set. A number … More
Presidential milestones, great and small: 2016
Every election offers a new opportunity for “firsts” and other milestones. Some are historic in their nature; others are useful only … More
History made in 2016
Every general election makes history, in some way. Here are a few historical notes on the 2016 election in South … More
Top election performers, all-time: UPDATED
The following post has been revised to include the results from the 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022 general elections. The … More
2016 Election Preview: GOP winning streak may continue, but it’s nowhere close to historic highs.
This is the fourth of several posts previewing the Tuesday election through a historical lens. The first part was an introduction; the second … More
2016 Election Preview: Will Thune be #7?
This is the third of several posts previewing the Tuesday election through a historical lens. The first part was an introduction and the … More
2016 Election Preview: Will SD continue Republican streak?
This is the second of several posts previewing the Tuesday election through a historical lens. The first part was an introduction. … More
2016 Election Preview, part I.
Every election sets the course of history. At the national level, some presidential elections are more significant than others. The election … More
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