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State Overview
Capital
Pierre
Population
919,318
Electoral Votes
3
Governor
Kristi Noem (Republican)
House Delegation
1 Republican
State Leadership
Governor
Kristi Noem
RepublicanU.S. Senators
- John Thune
- Mike Rounds
House Delegation
1 Republican
Congressional Districts: 1
State Legislature
Republicans control both the House and the Senate
Elections Snapshot
Next Major Election
November 2026 General
Electoral Votes
3
Congressional Districts
1
Latest State Articles
Local News from South Dakota
Community
Trump Ignites Patriotism at Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration
President Trump returned to the Black Hills for a historic fireworks display, celebrating America's 250th anniversary and the restoration of law and order.
Rapid City · Aug 2, 2026
Local Government
Whose Flag Flies Over Rapid City? A Town of 75,000 Draws the Line
Rapid City, South Dakota is weighing an ordinance to limit city flagpoles to the U.S., state, POW/MIA and city flags — pitting government neutrality against inclusion in a town of 75,000.
Rapid City · Jul 27, 2026
Local Government
Spearfish Taxpayers Demand Fiscal Restraint at City Budget Hearing
Spearfish residents packed a City Council budget hearing this week to oppose a proposed property tax increase, calling for fiscal discipline amid rising costs.
Spearfish · Jul 27, 2026
Crime & Safety
ICE Enforcement Action in Huron: Beadle County Upholds Rule of Law
A targeted ICE enforcement operation in Huron, South Dakota, has local officials and residents calling for a return to national sovereignty and strict border
Huron · Jul 15, 2026
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