The South Dakota Democratic Party is sadden to learn of the loss of former legislator Dennis Pierson. Pierson served six years as a state Representative and Senator from 1979-1982 and… Read More

SD Democratic Party Mourns the Loss of Former Sen. Tim Johnson The South Dakota Democratic Party is heartbroken by the loss of former Senator Tim Johnson. Senator Johnson was a true public… Read More

Democratic Caucus Thanks Sen. Tim Johnson for His ServiceOn behalf of the South Dakota Democratic House and Senate Caucuses, we offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Tim Johnson.… Read More

SD Democratic Party Stances on Ballot Measures in November Election Rapid City, SD – This weekend, State Central Committee members voted whether to support or oppose most of the measures… Read More

South Dakotans Energized by Kamala Harris’ Decisive Debate WinSioux Falls, SD – On Sep 10th night, Kamala Harris won the debate against Donald Trump. She expertly laid out her plans for a… Read More

The South Dakota Democratic Party is calling out Gov. Kristi Noem for once again turning down federal money that would help people across our state. The Governor rejected more than $70 million for… Read More

Thune, Rounds and Johnson Take Credit for Federal Funding They Opposed The South Dakota Democratic Party is calling out our state’s Republican Congressional delegation for taking credit for… Read More

South Dakota Delegation Proud to be Part of Historic Moment CHICAGO, IL — South Dakota DNC delegates are now on their way home, bringing back the energy and excitement that tens of thousands… Read More

South Dakota Delegation Casts Unanimous Ballot to Confirm Nomination of Harris-Walz TicketCHICAGO, IL – Led with the words of Sicangu Lakota influencer and activist Chante Reddest, South Dakota… Read More

South Dakota Delegation Celebrates Biden-Harris Record of Delivering for our State and CountryCHICAGO, IL – The South Dakota delegation to the Democratic National Convention joined thousands of… Read More

South Dakota Delegation Arrives in Chicago for 2024 Democratic National Convention South Dakota delegates to the Democratic National Convention have arrived in Chicago, beginning a week filled with… Read More

The South Dakota Democratic Party is proud to announce the hiring of Anne Jensen who will coordinate field organizing efforts for the state party west river. Anne was raised on the historic Jensen… Read More

On July 8th, the South Dakota Democratic Party Executive Board voted unanimously to oppose Amendment H this fall. Inaccurately referred to as an “open primary,” the language of the… Read More

South Dakota Democratic Party Chair Shane Merrill released the following statement after Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her Vice Presidential pick:“Governor Walz will be… Read More

The South Dakota Democratic Party would like to thank President Joe Biden for his service to our country following his announcement that he is no longer running for reelection. President Biden has… Read More