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Tag: George T. Mickelson
George S. Mickelson died 30 years ago today
April 19, 1993 is a date that is etched in the mind of many South Dakotans. It was on the … 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
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
Special Legislative Sessions in South Dakota
The South Dakota State Legislature has met in special session thirty times. Twenty-six times, the special session was called by … 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
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
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
AG’s and US Rep’s running for governor
The 2018 Republican gubernatorial primary pits Congresswoman Kristi Noem against Attorney General Marty Jackley. If elected, both would achieve certain … More
George S. Mickelson returns to the House
Updated with pictures of the final bust, which was unveiled on September 11, 2018. In just a few weeks, South … More
The Three Speakers Mickelson
The 92nd Session of the South Dakota State Legislature convened on January 10, 2017. In the State House of Representatives, … 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