If the race had been held in seven of the nine states that require runoff elections for primaries that end in pluralities, ...

A South Dakota resident who has a post office box or an address with a mail forwarding service or lives overseas should not ...

Casey DeSantis is considering a run for Florida governor in 2026, following her husband Ron DeSantis' second term, with ...

A bill that would close a campaign finance loophole allowing unlimited funds into a campaign is headed to the governor’s desk ...

Cast vote records and ballot images captured by automated tabulating machines in future South Dakota elections would become ...

An attempt to change the deadline for voter registration has failed in the South Dakota Legislature. The deadline currently ...

A surge in economic confidence among rural bankers in the Midwest and Plains region after the November election didn't last.

Has South Dakota soured on direct democracy? The answer to that question will be partly answered during the 2025 legislative session, as Republican lawmakers continue a recent trend of trying to ...

PIERRE, S.D. ( South Dakota Searchlight) – Larry Rhoden owes his new job as governor to Kristi Noem, but her political career ...

Governor Noem’s departure is as unique as her tenure in the office. Of course, she was our first female Governor. That fact was, of course, a significant milestone, but not one that Governor Noem ...

State rankings provide some initial insights into the prevalence of hurdles to and supports for women in each state’s politics, but they tell no single story for women’s political progress.

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters says he thinks it's time to turn over the reins so he won't be seeking a third term in 2026. The ...