Dusty Johnson and Larry Rhoden are inviting billionaires to buy South Dakota's elections. Dan Ahlers hasn't taken a dime from a billionaire. The choice is clear.

South Dakota is ranked at 46/50 in teacher pay. Our educators are doing extraordinary work for some of the worst pay in the country. When will the GOP supermajority actually invest in our kids?

A new report confirms what tribal communities already know: South Dakota has one of the worst racial health gaps in the nation. Native Americans here die prematurely at 5x the rate of white South Dakotans. Our leaders have the data. What they need is the will to act.

FACT: Since 2004, there's only been THREE voter fraud convictions in SD. Yet Republicans are challenging who gets to vote. They're focused on issues that aren't real, while Democrats are focused on what matters: lowering your grocery bill, fixing healthcare, and making your homes affordable.

A mystery PAC called 'Rushmore Principles' — registered to a Sioux Falls Staples store, tied to an Alabama group — is running anti-Rhoden ads in SD's governor's race. Dark money shouldn't decide who governs South Dakota. Voters deserve better. www.keloland.com/news/local-n...

Dear Republican voters: Reminder - your vote is secret, and it's okay to change your mind.

Donald Trump missed a simple putt three times at his own Presidential Fitness Day event. He owns 15 golf courses.

In just a few weeks, voters will head to the polls on election day for primary & municipal elections across our state. Make sure your voter registration is in by May 18th to vote on June 2nd! Head to sddp.org/register-to-vote for a voter registration form.

Rep. Emery : "I urge my colleagues in the Legislature, South Dakotans who fought alongside landowners in the Summit battle, and anyone who believes in the rule of law and respect for property rights to stand with the nine tribes who filed suit yesterday." sodakdems.substack.com/p/pesla-is-s...

South Dakota is in dire need of billions of dollars for water infrastructure. South Dakotans deserve leaders who are prepared to invest in clean, reliable water for every home, farm, and business in this state.

Trump's obsession with DEI is holding fire crews hostage. The Republican Party is putting Black Hills communities at risk just to score a few political points. South Dakotans deserve better.

Today is May the 4th.

Sen. Rounds is reviving his push to eliminate the Department of Education. South Dakota kids in rural districts and those who rely on IDEA special-education funding will pay the price if Mike Rounds gets his way. dakotawarcollege.com/rounds-discu...

Republicans are debating *against* investing in our kids' education. Democrats believe every South Dakota child deserves quality pre-K and strong public schools. Our difference is clear: we invest in South Dakota's future.

Dusty Johnson & Larry Rhoden are bankrolled by out-of-state megadonors. South Dakota's $4,000 donation cap is meaningless when Rhoden pockets $50,000+ from a billionaire PAC and Johnson cashes $17,000 checks from the Winklevoss twins.

SD law caps individual donations at $4,000. T. Denny Sanford gave $50,000 to Larry Rhoden. The Winklevoss twins gave Dusty Johnson $17,000 - each. Republicans are ignoring the law and using loopholes to give the ultra-rich far too much power over SD elections.

Big donors are flooding cash in the governor's race while working families struggle to afford groceries, healthcare, and rent. When deep pockets drown out everyone else, democracy stops working for South Dakotans. Our state shouldn't be up for auction.

South Dakota Democrats are running to serve working families. At Pennington County's candidate launch, our candidates made clear: we're fighting for affordable housing, quality education, and an economy that works for everyone. #SouthDakota rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/g...

An election system that forces voters to follow different rules in each county is not sustainable. It leaves everyone dizzy & confused and does nothing to protect election security. www.kotatv.com/2026/05/01/c...

Dusty Johnson just voted to protect billion dollar companies from accountability for cancer-causing chemicals in pesticides.

Dusty Johnson just voted to protect billion dollar companies from accountability for cancer-causing chemicals in pesticides.

Dusty Johnson just voted to protect billion dollar companies instead of working-class South Dakotans. Dusty voted against a provision in the Farm Bill that would hold companies like Bayer responsible for cancer-causing chemicals in pesticides.

REMINDER: Dusty Johnson voted to kick 1,213 South Dakotans off of Medicaid.

REMINDER: Larry Rhoden & the SD Republican Party raised your sales taxes by up to 10% and tried to pass it off as a tax cut.

Congratulations, Representative Erik Muckey! open.substack.com/pub/erikmuck...

The Supreme Court just a gutted a core part of the Voting Rights Act. This decision opens the door for the GOP to ramp up its attacks on democracy and continue ripping voting rights away from their opponents. This is a dark day for America -- but we won't stop fighting.

Gov. Rhoden promised 'no new taxes' but signed bills raising South Dakota sales taxes toward 10%.

Actions speak louder than words. While GOP candidates flip-flop on education, Democrats remain committed to funding our schools and universities. South Dakota kids deserve leaders they can trust.

The GOP's tax 'solution' is a scam. This is NOT a tax cut. They're increasing costs on everything you buy to subsidize a few ultra wealthy people.

Over half of South Dakotans reject the GOP's property tax scheme. Sales tax hikes hit working families hardest. We need tax policies that work for South Dakota working families— not the billionaires.

1,213 South Dakotans are losing Medicaid coverage because of Republicans in D.C. like Thune, Rounds, and Johnson. southdakotasearchlight.com/2026/04/26/1...

BREAKING: Gas prices are now at the highest level they’ve been in four years.

Republican Toby Doeden had to write his answers on his hand for tonight's debate. Is he really who Republicans think South Dakotans want in charge of South Dakota's public education?

Larry Rhoden & Jon Hansen say they want the best education for our kids, but both want to take money away from public schools and give it away to private organizations. #SDRepublicanDebate

Watching tonight's Republican debate? Here's a bingo board to help you keep track of the circus on stage tonight. #SDRepublicanDebate

Decisions are made by those who show up. Go cast your vote early, South Dakota!

A new report shows that South Dakota is one of only five states that does not provide state funding for preschool. Just 58% of South Dakota parents say their children ages 3-5 are ready for school.

Early voting has started in many of South Dakota's largest counties, following the delays from the South Dakota Secretary of State's Office. Get out there and vote in your local elections, South Dakota!

Anyone else feel the sticker shock this morning?⛽🤯 #GasPrices #expensive #Trump #energy

UPDATE: While absentee voting is finally underway in Minnehaha and Pennington counties, there are several rural counties that still don't have their ballots. ⬇️Click the link below to contact your county auditor about early voting.

POLL: A majority of South Dakotans say "No" to Noem's performance as Secretary of Homeland Security. South Dakotans saw what Republican leadership looks like at the highest level. They didn't like it, and they'll remember that in November.

This November, elect a leader who'll fight for a more affordable South Dakota. Elect Dan Ahlers for Governor.

ATTENTION VOTERS! 🗳️ After nearly a week delay, absentee voting is finally starting in several counties including Pennington, Minnehaha, Lincoln and Davison. #earlyvoting #absenteevoting #southdakota #election

Kathleen Brudvig is a mom, a healthcare professional, and a lifelong South Dakotan fighting for working families, public education, & affordable housing - and she's your next representative from District 10.

SD Republicans want you to believe that their tax plan is "the largest tax cut in state history." That’s a lie. If you’re part of the 1 in 3 South Dakotans who are renters, you get zero tax relief. Instead, you just get a massive sales tax increase.

People often say "our youth are our future." That may be true - but they're also showing up right now. Last weekend, we welcomed high schoolers from across South Dakota to Pierre for SoDak Senators, a program giving students a hands-on look at our state's legislative process.

It failed. It's time we build an economy from the middle out by electing Nikki Gronli in November.💪

South Dakotans have had enough after 30 years of Republican rule. The blue wave is coming.

Farmers are facing the most expensive crop in our history, while finding fewer places to sell their crop - directly because of Republican policies backed by Thune, Rounds, and Johnson. South Dakota farmers deserve leaders who actually fight for them - not against them. youtube.com/shorts/kn9L4...

@potterforsd.bsky.social is a community leader, an educator, and now, she's ready to represent District 9 in the SD House.