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Harris Won the Debate

September 11, 2024
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

Noem Putting Politics Over People

September 3, 2024
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

Calling Out South Dakota’s Republican Congressional Delegation

August 29, 2024
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

2024 DNC Convention Wrap

August 23, 2024
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

Day Three: South Dakota Delegates at the DNC

August 21, 2024
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

Day Two: South Dakota Delegates at the DNC

August 20, 2024
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

Day One: South Dakota Delegates at the DNC

August 19, 2024
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

SDDP Hires New Staff Member West River

August 12, 2024
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

Letter of Opposition to Amendment H

August 8, 2024
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

SDDP Excited for Harris-Walz Campaign

August 6, 2024
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

SDDP Honors President Biden for His Dedication and Service

July 22, 2024
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

South Dakota DNC Delegates Unanimously Endorse Kamala Harris

July 22, 2024
This evening, the South Dakota delegates to the Democratic National Convention met virtually to discuss their next steps in nominating a candidate for President. The 20 voting delegates unanimously… Read More

Denouncing Hateful Speech

July 9, 2024
SDDP Denounces Speaker Coming to Sioux Falls to Spread Fear and Hate The South Dakota Democratic Party is joining SD Voices for Peace in denouncing the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance for… Read More

Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Trump v. United States

July 1, 2024
South Dakota Democratic Party Chair Shane Merrill released the following statement after the US Supreme Court ruled on presidential immunity:“This is a dangerous ruling by the nation’s… Read More

Lawmakers Urge Governor to Deploy National Guard to Flooding

June 27, 2024
Democratic Elected Officials Urge Gov. Noem to Deploy National Guard for Flood Recovery Efforts Click Here for more information... Read More