South Dakota Democrats
@sodakdems.bsky.social
Official account of the South Dakota Democratic Party. We are committed to making our state a welcoming place for everyone, that strives for equality, justice and dignity.
Website: sddp.org
Email: info@sddp.org
Phone: 605-271-5405
Website: sddp.org
Email: info@sddp.org
Phone: 605-271-5405
Larry Rhoden would rather horde money than invest it into our teachers, schools or healthcare.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Larry Rhoden would rather horde money than invest it into our teachers, schools or healthcare.
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#southdakota #sddemocrats #teacherpay
CEO of South Dakota's largest school district says that Rhoden's refusal to increase education funding as costs rise is "obviously difficult."
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December 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
CEO of South Dakota's largest school district says that Rhoden's refusal to increase education funding as costs rise is "obviously difficult."
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When it comes to fighting for rural South Dakota, we've got a track record to be proud of: a thread🧵
December 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
When it comes to fighting for rural South Dakota, we've got a track record to be proud of: a thread🧵
"Families across the state are being strained by rising costs—food, housing, childcare, and health care—and this proposal does not meet the scale of that crisis."
Read the full statement from the Joint Democratic Caucus on Governor Rhoden's budget address here:
www.sddp.org/post/rhoden-...
Read the full statement from the Joint Democratic Caucus on Governor Rhoden's budget address here:
www.sddp.org/post/rhoden-...
Rhoden Not Addressing Affordability Challenges
For Immediate Release12/3/2025Pierre, SD - Following Governor Larry Rhoden’s budget address, the Joint Democratic Caucus issued the following statement: "We appreciate the Governor’s commitment to fi...
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December 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
"Families across the state are being strained by rising costs—food, housing, childcare, and health care—and this proposal does not meet the scale of that crisis."
Read the full statement from the Joint Democratic Caucus on Governor Rhoden's budget address here:
www.sddp.org/post/rhoden-...
Read the full statement from the Joint Democratic Caucus on Governor Rhoden's budget address here:
www.sddp.org/post/rhoden-...
BREAKING: Larry Rhoden says to make sure South Dakota is "only investing in the things we should be;" that list does not include teacher pay, public school funding, healthcare, or cost-of-living increases for state employees.
December 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
BREAKING: Larry Rhoden says to make sure South Dakota is "only investing in the things we should be;" that list does not include teacher pay, public school funding, healthcare, or cost-of-living increases for state employees.
SD Dems are fighting for a South Dakota where rural South Dakota can thrive. That's why we support:
🚧Needed investments in rural infrastructure,
🍎Adequate funding in rural schools,
🚨and expanding rural emergency medical services.
🚧Needed investments in rural infrastructure,
🍎Adequate funding in rural schools,
🚨and expanding rural emergency medical services.
December 1, 2025 at 10:13 PM
SD Dems are fighting for a South Dakota where rural South Dakota can thrive. That's why we support:
🚧Needed investments in rural infrastructure,
🍎Adequate funding in rural schools,
🚨and expanding rural emergency medical services.
🚧Needed investments in rural infrastructure,
🍎Adequate funding in rural schools,
🚨and expanding rural emergency medical services.
Meet Deb Fischer-Clemens, BSN, MHA:
🩺Health care leader,
🏛️Former member of the SD House, and
🌾South Dakota Democrat.
🩺Health care leader,
🏛️Former member of the SD House, and
🌾South Dakota Democrat.
December 1, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Meet Deb Fischer-Clemens, BSN, MHA:
🩺Health care leader,
🏛️Former member of the SD House, and
🌾South Dakota Democrat.
🩺Health care leader,
🏛️Former member of the SD House, and
🌾South Dakota Democrat.
This Thanksgiving, we're thankful for the many South Dakotans who work tirelessly to build a brighter South Dakota.
Happy Thanksgiving, South Dakota!
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Happy Thanksgiving, South Dakota!
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Happy Thanksgiving, South Dakota
YouTube video by SD Democrats
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November 27, 2025 at 6:11 PM
This Thanksgiving, we're thankful for the many South Dakotans who work tirelessly to build a brighter South Dakota.
Happy Thanksgiving, South Dakota!
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Happy Thanksgiving, South Dakota!
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Our plan to lower costs for South Dakotans? Actual policies. Their plan? Gaslight you with some bogus WalMart "deal."
We are not the same.
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We are not the same.
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Here's How Trump's Tariffs Are Impacting Your Grocery Trip
YouTube video by SD Democrats
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November 25, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Our plan to lower costs for South Dakotans? Actual policies. Their plan? Gaslight you with some bogus WalMart "deal."
We are not the same.
youtube.com/shorts/DRHn4...
We are not the same.
youtube.com/shorts/DRHn4...
"South Dakota’s children deserve thoughtful leadership and strong public schools." Read the full column by Representative Nicole Uhre-Balk here:
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South Dakota Must Keep Public Schools Strong
Column by Rep. Nicole Uhre-Balk
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November 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
"South Dakota’s children deserve thoughtful leadership and strong public schools." Read the full column by Representative Nicole Uhre-Balk here:
sodakdems.substack.com/p/south-dako...
sodakdems.substack.com/p/south-dako...
Hey Thune and Rounds: your turn.
Do what's right. Release the files.
Do what's right. Release the files.
November 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Hey Thune and Rounds: your turn.
Do what's right. Release the files.
Do what's right. Release the files.
"The video features multi-generational producers Charlie Johnson, Shane Merrill and Frank Kloucek, who describe the mounting pressures they say they’ve faced under Trump’s tariff policies,"
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November 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
"The video features multi-generational producers Charlie Johnson, Shane Merrill and Frank Kloucek, who describe the mounting pressures they say they’ve faced under Trump’s tariff policies,"
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While Larry Rhoden wants to sneak your tax dollars to private schools, Democrats are defending quality public education.
November 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
While Larry Rhoden wants to sneak your tax dollars to private schools, Democrats are defending quality public education.
John Thune, Mike Rounds, and Dusty Johnson voted to increase your healthcare costs.
November 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
John Thune, Mike Rounds, and Dusty Johnson voted to increase your healthcare costs.
Release the Epstein Files.
November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Release the Epstein Files.
Release the Epstein Files.
November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Release the Epstein Files.
Release the Epstein Files.
November 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Release the Epstein Files.
Tomorrow is Veterans Day. South Dakota veterans deserve a government that has their back; one that works to:
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Tomorrow is Veterans Day. South Dakota veterans deserve a government that has their back; one that works to:
Reposted by South Dakota Democrats
As this vote moves to the House, I stand with Democratic leadership as they refuse to rubber stamp the full-scale Republican assault on Americans’ health care and I am proud of the majority of Senate Democrats who opposed this vote.
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
As this vote moves to the House, I stand with Democratic leadership as they refuse to rubber stamp the full-scale Republican assault on Americans’ health care and I am proud of the majority of Senate Democrats who opposed this vote.
Leader Thune just called 22 million Americans a "fraction of a fraction." We think lowering healthcare costs for 22 million Americans is much more than that, Senator.
November 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Leader Thune just called 22 million Americans a "fraction of a fraction." We think lowering healthcare costs for 22 million Americans is much more than that, Senator.
Sioux Falls! Support @indivisible605sd.bsky.social and @50501southdakota.bsky.social's Winter Gear Drive next Saturday, November 15th, from 10AM to 1PM. We know how cold it gets around here, so let's do our part to keep folks warm.
November 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Sioux Falls! Support @indivisible605sd.bsky.social and @50501southdakota.bsky.social's Winter Gear Drive next Saturday, November 15th, from 10AM to 1PM. We know how cold it gets around here, so let's do our part to keep folks warm.
Dusty Johnson's work calendar for November just dropped – and it looks pretty light.
November 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Dusty Johnson's work calendar for November just dropped – and it looks pretty light.
“Leader Thune needs to look at what people across the country voted for and recognize that bipartisanship is the only way to reopen the government.”
- Shane Merrill, SDDP Chair
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- Shane Merrill, SDDP Chair
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Big Democratic Wins a Lesson for Leader Thune
For Immediate Release11/5/2025Sioux Falls, SD - Leader John Thune is now responsible for the longest government shutdown in American history. Last night’s commanding victories by Democratic candidates...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
“Leader Thune needs to look at what people across the country voted for and recognize that bipartisanship is the only way to reopen the government.”
- Shane Merrill, SDDP Chair
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- Shane Merrill, SDDP Chair
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