How popular is Gov. Kristi Noem? Poll assesses top lawmakers as South Dakota looks to 2026
Attention is already turning to 2026, when South Dakota will elect a new governor as well as hold races for U.S. Senate.
Republican John Thune of South Dakota elected next Senate majority leader after secret-ballot vote
Thune, who is 63 and in his fourth Senate term, has promised to work closely with President-elect Donald Trump despite differences between the two over the years.
Trump expected to choose South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for Homeland Security secretary, source says
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to select South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to fill the role of Homeland Security secretary, according to reports on Tuesday.
Donald Trump officially taps South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary
Trump, in a statement, cited Noem’s strong background in securing the border for the appointment as the Republican looks to crack down on illegal immigration.
South Dakota has rejected an abortion rights measure and voted down recreational marijuana
Voters in South Dakota have rejected a proposal to add protections for abortion rights to the state constitution, preserving a near-total ban there
What to know about DOJ election monitors in South Dakota
A DOJ press release does not specifically state why the counties have been chosen for monitoring, though during South Dakota's June primary, South Dakota Canvassing Group President Jessica Pollema successfully got 132 absentee ballots rejected from the election through a challenge that both local and state officials said fell outside of state law.
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Trump nominates South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to lead Homeland Security
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security in the new Trump administration.
South Dakota, North Dakota vote down recreational marijuana
Voters in South Dakota and North Dakota have rejected a ballot measure meant to legalize recreational marijuana.
Abortion, Marijuana, and Taxes: Key Ballot Issues in South Dakota
Another ballot measure could give grocery shoppers relief by removing the state sales tax on food. South Dakota lowered its general sales tax last year from 4.5 percent to 4.2 percent, and the new initiative would eliminate taxes on most food items, excluding alcohol and prepared meals.
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Trump reportedly picks South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to run Homeland Security
South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem is President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to run the federal Department of Homeland Security, according to CNN.
Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader
Sen. John Thune has won an internal election among Republican senators to become the chamber’s next majority leader
Trump picks South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to head Homeland Security Department
President-elect Donald Trump picked South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to head the Department of Homeland Security, as he zeroes in on border security.