South Dakota Democrats
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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
South Dakotans deserve a government they can trust.
January 26, 2026 at 4:37 PM
South Dakotans deserve a government they can trust.
WIN FOR SD KIDS! Representative Kadyn Wittman's bill to keep students fed at school passed House Education 13-1 and now heads to House Appropriations. Tell the lawmakers below to approve HB 1082.
January 26, 2026 at 3:21 PM
WIN FOR SD KIDS! Representative Kadyn Wittman's bill to keep students fed at school passed House Education 13-1 and now heads to House Appropriations. Tell the lawmakers below to approve HB 1082.
Representative Eric Emery's bill to support Tribal Law Enforcement is up for a committee vote this coming Monday, 1/26/26.
Tell your legislators on the SD House Judiciary Committee: SUPPORT HB 1007!
Tell your legislators on the SD House Judiciary Committee: SUPPORT HB 1007!
January 23, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Representative Eric Emery's bill to support Tribal Law Enforcement is up for a committee vote this coming Monday, 1/26/26.
Tell your legislators on the SD House Judiciary Committee: SUPPORT HB 1007!
Tell your legislators on the SD House Judiciary Committee: SUPPORT HB 1007!
South Dakotans voted to expand Medicaid.
Now, Republicans in Pierre are trying to ignore the will of the voters and undo Medicaid expansion.
TELL YOUR LAWMAKERS:
Vote NO on HJR 5002
Now, Republicans in Pierre are trying to ignore the will of the voters and undo Medicaid expansion.
TELL YOUR LAWMAKERS:
Vote NO on HJR 5002
January 23, 2026 at 6:10 PM
South Dakotans voted to expand Medicaid.
Now, Republicans in Pierre are trying to ignore the will of the voters and undo Medicaid expansion.
TELL YOUR LAWMAKERS:
Vote NO on HJR 5002
Now, Republicans in Pierre are trying to ignore the will of the voters and undo Medicaid expansion.
TELL YOUR LAWMAKERS:
Vote NO on HJR 5002
TRIBAL SAFETY WIN: Representative Eric Emery's (D-District 26A) resolution urging DHS to establish a tribal law enforcement training academy passed the House Judiciary Committee.
January 23, 2026 at 5:48 PM
TRIBAL SAFETY WIN: Representative Eric Emery's (D-District 26A) resolution urging DHS to establish a tribal law enforcement training academy passed the House Judiciary Committee.
Our latest SD Democratic leader highlight features 6th generation cattle rancher Jace Woodward of Custer County.
January 23, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Our latest SD Democratic leader highlight features 6th generation cattle rancher Jace Woodward of Custer County.
South Dakota kids need your help!
🍏Representative Kadyn Wittman's bill to feed hungry kids is up for a vote in the SD House Education Committee this Monday, January 26th.
📨Contact your state lawmaker today and demand that they SUPPORT House Bill 1082, Rep. Wittman's bill to #FeedSDKids.
🍏Representative Kadyn Wittman's bill to feed hungry kids is up for a vote in the SD House Education Committee this Monday, January 26th.
📨Contact your state lawmaker today and demand that they SUPPORT House Bill 1082, Rep. Wittman's bill to #FeedSDKids.
January 23, 2026 at 12:21 AM
South Dakota kids need your help!
🍏Representative Kadyn Wittman's bill to feed hungry kids is up for a vote in the SD House Education Committee this Monday, January 26th.
📨Contact your state lawmaker today and demand that they SUPPORT House Bill 1082, Rep. Wittman's bill to #FeedSDKids.
🍏Representative Kadyn Wittman's bill to feed hungry kids is up for a vote in the SD House Education Committee this Monday, January 26th.
📨Contact your state lawmaker today and demand that they SUPPORT House Bill 1082, Rep. Wittman's bill to #FeedSDKids.
State Republicans want to restrict the hemp industry. Let's be clear: this will lose customers for SD hemp farmers.
January 22, 2026 at 5:07 PM
State Republicans want to restrict the hemp industry. Let's be clear: this will lose customers for SD hemp farmers.
We're fighting for the heartland, and we've got the record to prove it. Here's how SD Dems worked for America's farmers and ranchers.
January 21, 2026 at 6:13 PM
We're fighting for the heartland, and we've got the record to prove it. Here's how SD Dems worked for America's farmers and ranchers.
We're fighting for a stronger heartland. Join the fight for the soul of Middle America at the link in our bio.
January 21, 2026 at 12:01 AM
We're fighting for a stronger heartland. Join the fight for the soul of Middle America at the link in our bio.
Ask yourself: After one year under this Administration, are you better off today than you were a year ago? (🧵)
#SouthDakota #Inauguration #Costs #Groceries #Safety #Health #ICE #freedomofspeech
#SouthDakota #Inauguration #Costs #Groceries #Safety #Health #ICE #freedomofspeech
January 20, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Ask yourself: After one year under this Administration, are you better off today than you were a year ago? (🧵)
#SouthDakota #Inauguration #Costs #Groceries #Safety #Health #ICE #freedomofspeech
#SouthDakota #Inauguration #Costs #Groceries #Safety #Health #ICE #freedomofspeech
ATTENTION RAPID CITY!
Today is election day on the $125 million TIF for Libertyland. You get to decide what happens in your community. Polls are open from 7am-7pm MT. www.keloland.com/news/local-n...
Today is election day on the $125 million TIF for Libertyland. You get to decide what happens in your community. Polls are open from 7am-7pm MT. www.keloland.com/news/local-n...
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January 20, 2026 at 3:45 PM
ATTENTION RAPID CITY!
Today is election day on the $125 million TIF for Libertyland. You get to decide what happens in your community. Polls are open from 7am-7pm MT. www.keloland.com/news/local-n...
Today is election day on the $125 million TIF for Libertyland. You get to decide what happens in your community. Polls are open from 7am-7pm MT. www.keloland.com/news/local-n...
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." - Martin Luther King Jr.
January 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." - Martin Luther King Jr.
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day, South Dakota.
January 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day, South Dakota.
This is an important statement from Rep. Eric Emery about recognizing every aspect of our country's history as we honor our 250th anniversary.
You can read the full statement here: www.sddp.org/post/honorin...
You can read the full statement here: www.sddp.org/post/honorin...
Honoring 250 Years Means Telling the Whole Story
For Immediate Release1/17/2026Pierre, SD - Below is a statement from House Assistant Minority Leader Rep. Eric Emery (District 26A) concerning House Resolution 7001.For questions, please contact Dan A...
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January 17, 2026 at 5:25 PM
This is an important statement from Rep. Eric Emery about recognizing every aspect of our country's history as we honor our 250th anniversary.
You can read the full statement here: www.sddp.org/post/honorin...
You can read the full statement here: www.sddp.org/post/honorin...
The government shouldn't be telling people what they can and cannot buy and then punishing them for what they put in their grocery cart.
Tell the legislators on the House Health and Human Services Committee to VOTE NO on HB 1056.
Tell the legislators on the House Health and Human Services Committee to VOTE NO on HB 1056.
January 16, 2026 at 8:49 PM
The government shouldn't be telling people what they can and cannot buy and then punishing them for what they put in their grocery cart.
Tell the legislators on the House Health and Human Services Committee to VOTE NO on HB 1056.
Tell the legislators on the House Health and Human Services Committee to VOTE NO on HB 1056.
Betty Deberg is one of the Democratic leaders across South Dakota we're highlighting as part of our Faces of SD series. Thanks for all you do, Betty!
January 16, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Betty Deberg is one of the Democratic leaders across South Dakota we're highlighting as part of our Faces of SD series. Thanks for all you do, Betty!
Kristi Noem ruled over our state for nearly eight years.
We know Kristi Noem.
She should never have been running DHS.
#KristiNoem #SouthDakota #Minneapolis #ReneeGood #ReneeNicoleGood
We know Kristi Noem.
She should never have been running DHS.
#KristiNoem #SouthDakota #Minneapolis #ReneeGood #ReneeNicoleGood
January 15, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Kristi Noem ruled over our state for nearly eight years.
We know Kristi Noem.
She should never have been running DHS.
#KristiNoem #SouthDakota #Minneapolis #ReneeGood #ReneeNicoleGood
We know Kristi Noem.
She should never have been running DHS.
#KristiNoem #SouthDakota #Minneapolis #ReneeGood #ReneeNicoleGood
Groceries cost families $310 more in 2025. When your wallet feels tight in the checkout line, you know who to thank.
January 15, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Groceries cost families $310 more in 2025. When your wallet feels tight in the checkout line, you know who to thank.
We know a thing or two about Secretary Noem, because we've seen a thing or two.
She never should have been running DHS.
She never should have been running DHS.
January 14, 2026 at 9:52 PM
We know a thing or two about Secretary Noem, because we've seen a thing or two.
She never should have been running DHS.
She never should have been running DHS.
Trump wants to hijack the midterm elections. So, SD Secretary of State Monae Johnson gave him your private voter information, like SSNs.
That's a violation of federal law, Secretary Johnson.
That's why the DNC is fighting back.
That's a violation of federal law, Secretary Johnson.
That's why the DNC is fighting back.
DNC threatens South Dakota over voter data sharing with Trump administration
Democrats say cooperation with DOJ by Secretary of State violates National Voter Registration Act
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January 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Trump wants to hijack the midterm elections. So, SD Secretary of State Monae Johnson gave him your private voter information, like SSNs.
That's a violation of federal law, Secretary Johnson.
That's why the DNC is fighting back.
That's a violation of federal law, Secretary Johnson.
That's why the DNC is fighting back.
SD Secretary of State Monae Johnson is handing over YOUR private voter information to Trump, including SSNs, driver's license numbers, and more.
The DNC is fighting back against this violation of federal election law. Democrats are protecting your right to vote!
The DNC is fighting back against this violation of federal election law. Democrats are protecting your right to vote!
ICYMI: DNC Warns Ten States That Agreements With Trump’s DOJ Would Violate Federal Election Law - Democrats
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January 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
SD Secretary of State Monae Johnson is handing over YOUR private voter information to Trump, including SSNs, driver's license numbers, and more.
The DNC is fighting back against this violation of federal election law. Democrats are protecting your right to vote!
The DNC is fighting back against this violation of federal election law. Democrats are protecting your right to vote!
Joe Biden's policies helped create a boom in manufacturing jobs.
Under Trump, those jobs are disappearing.
It's clear which President was actually good for business, and it's not the one who has filed for bankruptcy six times.
Under Trump, those jobs are disappearing.
It's clear which President was actually good for business, and it's not the one who has filed for bankruptcy six times.
January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Joe Biden's policies helped create a boom in manufacturing jobs.
Under Trump, those jobs are disappearing.
It's clear which President was actually good for business, and it's not the one who has filed for bankruptcy six times.
Under Trump, those jobs are disappearing.
It's clear which President was actually good for business, and it's not the one who has filed for bankruptcy six times.
Statement from the Joint Democratic Caucus following Gov. Larry Rhoden's State of the State Address.
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Joint Democratic Caucus: A Vision for South Dakota Families
For Immediate Release1/14/2026Pierre, SD - Below is the statement from the Joint Democratic Caucus following Gov. Larry Rhoden's State of the State Address. "As the Joint Democratic Caucus of South Da...
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January 14, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Statement from the Joint Democratic Caucus following Gov. Larry Rhoden's State of the State Address.
www.sddp.org/post/joint-d...
www.sddp.org/post/joint-d...
South Dakota Democrats are putting people over politics.
January 14, 2026 at 6:01 PM
South Dakota Democrats are putting people over politics.