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South Dakota Democratic Party Press Releases

13 Press Releases
  • Published on October 14, 2026 - 02:01 GMT

    Democratic Caucus Requests Special Session on a Diesel Fuel Tax Holiday

    The Honorable Larry Rhoden On behalf of the Joint Democratic Caucus, we urge you to call the South Dakota Legislature into special session to enact a temporary motor fuel tax holiday on diesel. South Dakotans are paying the highest diesel prices in our …

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  • Published on October 10, 2026 - 01:53 GMT

    Democratic Legislators Defend Head Start

    SOUTH DAKOTA - Four South Dakota Democratic legislators signed a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr., urging him to rescind a proposed rule that would drastically overhaul Head Start, harming children and families and putting …

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  • Published on September 19, 2026 - 20:06 GMT

    Republican Secretary of State Monae Johnson Endorses Terrence Davis

    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson announced her personal endorsement of Terrence Davis for Secretary of State Saturday, crossing party lines to support the Democratic nominee. Johnson, a Republican, has spent more than a …

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  • Published on September 15, 2026 - 20:19 GMT

    SDDP Mourns the Loss of Sen. Herseth

    Krista Burns, Communications Director HOUGHTON, S.D. — South Dakota has lost a great leader with the passing of Senator R. Lars Herseth. He leaves a legacy of advocacy and leadership that will be greatly missed. Herseth served Brown County in the state …

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  • Published on August 5, 2026 - 13:39 GMT

    Thank You Julian Beaudion

    Krista Burns, Communications Director SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The South Dakota Democratic Party respects Julian Beaudion's decision to suspend his campaign for U.S. Senate. He and his family have put their heart and souls into this race. Julian traveled …

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  • Published on August 3, 2026 - 18:26 GMT

    Nebraska Chair to Speak in South Dakota

    Krista Burns, Communications Director BOX ELDER, S.D. - The South Dakota Democratic Party is excited to announce that this year's keynote speaker for the 2026 Democratic Roundup in Box Elder, SD is Nebraska Democratic Party Chair and ASDC President …

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  • Published on July 29, 2026 - 02:20 GMT

    Dan Ahlers the Better Choice for South Dakota

    Krista Burns, Communications Director SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — South Dakota is ready for change, and Dan Ahlers is the clear choice for our next Governor. Larry Rhoden will only continue holding South Dakota back from real progress. Dan Ahlers, a legislator, …

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  • Published on June 12, 2026 - 19:00 GMT

    SDDP Elects Constitutional Officer Nominees

    Krista Burns, Communications Director Sioux Falls, SD – Below are the candidates the South Dakota Democratic Party elected as our nominees for constitutional offices during the State Convention on Saturday, June 6th. Davis was born in Peoria, Illinois. He …

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  • Published on June 5, 2026 - 17:36 GMT

    President Biden Endorses Dan Ahlers, Julian Beaudion, and Nikki Gronli for Governor, U.S. Senate, & U.S. House

    Sioux Falls, SD – President Joe Biden issued the following statement announcing his official endorsement of Dan Ahlers for Governor, Julian Beaudion for U.S. Senate, & Nikki Gronli for U.S. House. “I'm proud to endorse Dan Ahlers for Governor, …

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  • Published on May 16, 2026 - 16:04 GMT

    President Joe Biden to Keynote South Dakota Democratic Party’s McGovern Day Dinner

    SIOUX FALLS, SD – The South Dakota Democratic Party and Chair Shane Merrill are proud to announce that President Joe Biden will serve as the keynote speaker for the McGovern Day Dinner on Friday, June 5, at the Best Western Plus Ramkota Exhibit Hall in …

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  • Published on April 30, 2026 - 15:47 GMT

    Democratic Minority Leader's Statement on Louisiana v. Callais

    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Today, South Dakota Senate Minority Leader Liz Larson released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which effectively guts Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965: This decision is …

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  • Published on April 16, 2026 - 19:24 GMT

    Monae Johnson's Mismanagement Leaves County Auditors Scrambling

    Pierre, SD – It is unacceptable that absentee ballots in several counties will not be ready by Friday, the day absentee voting was supposed to start. Because of Secretary of State Monae Johnson's mismanagement, county auditor offices across the state …

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  • Published on April 16, 2026 - 18:18 GMT

    Democratic Candidate for Secretary of State Calls for Accountability and Transparency Following Absentee Ballot Delays

    Sioux Falls, SD – In response to reports that absentee ballots will not be available on schedule for portions of South Dakota, the Democratic candidate for Secretary of State is calling for greater transparency, accountability, and a renewed commitment to …

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