The Supreme Court cleared the way for the federal government to share Social Security data to build a nationwide voter database. But election officials in Minnesota, Ohio and South Dakota are divided on whether the error-prone tool will protect voter rolls or disenfranchise eligible citizens.
Democrat says more can be done, Republican governor points to policies enacted.
Surprise announcement completes secretary of state’s shift away from activists calling for hand-counting and denying legitimacy of 2020 presidential election.
A judge in Minnehaha County set a December trial date on Tuesday for a South Dakota state senator facing election-related felony charges.
U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer says he will block confirmation of future Trump nominees until the administration changes a Biden-era wetlands rule he said tramples on farmers.
South Dakota Department of Health officials have confirmed the state’s 11th measles case of 2026.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, has an agreement to write his first book, according to his latest annual financial disclosure.
South Dakota State Sen. Tom Pischke faces up to four years in prison and the loss of his legislative seat if convicted of election fraud. The Republican lawmaker is accused of forging multiple signatures on party nomination forms.
