As the year comes to a close, we think back on the year that was. We saw new arrivals and … More
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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
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
The Plains Political Tradition, Vol. 4 is released
Today is the release date for The Plains Political Tradition: Essays on South Dakota Political Culture, Volume 4. This is … More
South Dakota and the Queen
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II yesterday is major worldwide news. Although a constitutional monarch, she is a major world … 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
John Thune goes for Four
U.S. Senator John Thune announced today that he will seek a fourth six-year term in the U.S. Senate. The announcement … More
In SD, US Senators have never just retired
This morning, Tom Lawrence has an excellent historical article, looking at U.S. Senator John Thune’s upcoming decision as to whether … 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
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 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
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
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