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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.
South Dakota News Watch polls: See all results, demographics and data
News Watch and USD's Chiesman Center for Democracy polled South Dakotans on the gubernatorial election, Kristi Noem, Donald Trump and more. Read all the results.
South Dakotans oppose building prison at Lincoln County site: Poll
Survey also found mixed results on the performance of state legislators during the 2025 session.
Poll: South Dakota Republicans support Trump but policies mixed
A survey of 500 Republican voters in South Dakota showed that nearly three-quarters approve of Trump’s presidential leadership so far in 2025.
Poll: About half of South Dakotans support Noem's DHS efforts
Gov. Larry Rhoden and U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune received higher marks for their job performance than the former governor.
Poll: Johnson, Rhoden set pace in South Dakota governor's race
Survey of 500 Republicans shows Jackley in third place as contenders begin to emerge for 2026 primary showdown.
Toby Doeden makes the political establishment nervous. So what's his next move?
The Aberdeen businessman boosted Republican populist candidates in last year's legislative primaries and is exploring his own statewide run in 2026.
Cuts in federal funding for food will hurt pantries and producers
USDA spokesperson says cutting roughly $1 billion in federal funding for locally grown food for schools and charities signals "a return to long-term, fiscally responsible initiatives."