Governor Kristi Noem took her oath of office today, officially beginning her second term as South Dakota’s 33rd governor and … More
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South Dakota History in 2022
As the year comes to a close, we think back on the year that was. We saw new arrivals and … 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
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
LG selection through the years
The recent State Republican Convention in Watertown featured a rare contested ballot for the lieutenant governor nomination. Lt. Governor Larry … More
Ravnsborg removed in historic impeachment trial
Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg was removed today from his office, and barred from serving in state office, following a trial … More
LG-stakes 2022
With the primary elections behind us, attention now turns to the upcoming Republican and Democratic party conventions. Governor Kristi Noem … 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
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
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
The many mustaches of SD Lt. Gov’s
South Dakota has had thirty-eight lieutenant governors. Twelve of them, or nearly one third, sported a mustache (using the Senate … 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