South Dakota News Watch
Nov 13, 2024 · South Dakota News Watch is an independent, nonprofit organization reporting untold stories that help South Dakotans be informed and engaged citizens.
South Dakota Voter Guide - South Dakota News Watch
Nov 3, 2024 · The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission regulates electric, natural gas and telephone utilities, issues permits for energy projects, pipelines and other projects and handles other duties. The PUC elects its three public utilities commissioners to staggered, six-year terms. Here are the candidates for that state office. *Kristie Fiegen (R)
Poll sheds light on South Dakota's 2026 election outlook
Nov 11, 2024 · The statewide survey of 500 registered voters was also sponsored by the Chiesman Center for Democracy at the University of South Dakota. It was conducted by Mason Dixon Polling & Strategy on Oct. 12-16, a few weeks before Republican Donald Trump defeated Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris to return to the White House.
Western SD voters share their perspectives
Nov 7, 2024 · Donald Trump 'too extreme' to one voter, but he's seen as the answer to inflation for others. Voters and poll workers interact during the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at the He Sapa New Life Wesleyan Church in Rapid City, S.D. (Photo: Bart Pfankuch / …
What to watch for in South Dakota's 2024 legislative races
Oct 17, 2024 · Clarity will begin to emerge Nov. 5, when voters select representatives from the state’s 35 districts. Republican leadership of the South Dakota Senate, shown here during the 2023 session in Pierre, S.D., could be in flux between establishment and populist wings of the party depending on results of the Nov. 5 legislative elections.
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Mission statement South Dakota News Watch is an independent, nonprofit organization reporting untold stories that help South Dakotans be informed and engaged citizens. South Dakota News Watch produces investigative and public service journalism that sheds light on the issues, concerns and welfare of South Dakotans. History Retired journalists Jack Marsh
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Nov 13, 2024 · Tuesday's election was full of good news for the GOP, soul-searching for everyone else and questions about slow tally. "It's not acceptable that Minnehaha County takes longer to count votes than the entire state of Florida."
Statewide poll shows referendum on recreational marijuana …
Aug 24, 2022 · Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of articles based on a July 2022 statewide poll conducted by South Dakota News Watch and the Chiesman Center for Democracy at the University of South Dakota, and is the latest segment in the ongoing “South Dakota Matters” series of polls and panel discussions hosted by News Watch.
Poll: Majority of South Dakotans want new system for primary …
Jun 12, 2024 · “It’s not uncommon for people of a party label to disagree more with results that don't align with their preferences,” said Hellwege. “But here we’re seeing that it goes beyond that to where Republicans in particular are less likely to believe not only in the accuracy of election results but in democracy itself as a system.”
Open primaries in South Dakota has early support: Poll
Jan 8, 2024 · “We’re encouraged by these results,” said veteran political operative Drey Samuelson, who serves on the board of directors for South Dakota Open Primaries.. “It’s worth noting that undecideds generally split evenly between voting in favor of a measure and against it, which would put us roughly at 58%.