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South Dakota News Watch is one of the few news organizations in the state with a full-time reporter who lives in Pierre. These stories explain how what happens in the Capitol impacts all residents, hold publicly elected leaders accountable, investigate complex issues and help voters make informed choices when they go to the polls through accurate, balanced reporting.
Individual donations fund Democratic candidates
Democratic secretary of state candidate outraises 2022 candidate, gets Republican incumbent's endorsement. Governor candidate reports no out-of-state or federal PAC money.
South Dakota voter guide
Everything to know about registering and voting in statewide elections, and who and what are on the ballot.
Voter education events set for Brandon, Sioux Falls, Yankton
Free nonpartisan gatherings on the election and nation's 250th anniversary include discussions about civic responsibilities, how to find fact-based news and information, the ballot measures and voting.
Fact brief roundup: Governor debate
A check of statements made during the Sept. 28 debate between Democrat Dan Ahlers and Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden.
Rhoden wins South Dakota Republican runoff for governor
Gov. Larry Rhoden took a 71% to 29% lead early and maintained it over Toby Doeden.
Live results: South Dakota Republican governor runoff
Updated vote numbers on the statewide election total and for each county in the contest between Toby Doeden and Gov. Larry Rhoden.
SD Republican gubernatorial runoff: How we got here
A timeline of how the state's first-ever gubernatorial runoff shaped up, from candidate announcements to underdog wins.