South Dakota Republicans maintain control despite national Democratic gains

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 01:15 · Archive

South Dakota Republicans retained control of the state legislature and congressional seats in midterm elections as the national picture shifted towards Democrats.

South Dakota Republicans kept control of the state legislature's two chambers and maintained their congressional seats in midterm elections, though Democrats made some gains within the state. The outcome diverged from a national trend that saw the House and Senate flip to Democratic control, creating a new landscape for state Republicans to navigate.

Governor Larry Rhoden won re-election, and South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley will join Senate Majority Leader John Thune in Congress as the state's sole House representative. Senator Mike Rounds also won his re-election bid.

Republican leaders signalled an intent to work with Democrats despite the divided government. Jackley, drawing on his experience as chairman of the attorneys general twice with both Republican and Democratic colleagues, said he would approach a Democratic-led House by working across the aisle on issues including affordability at the grocery store and gas pump, and healthcare. Rounds noted that legislation in the Senate requires sixty votes to pass, giving Republicans a say in outcomes even in a Democratic-led chamber.

How it is being reported

• South Dakota Republicans talk working with Democrats after midterm ‘blue wave’South Dakota Republicans maintained control of their congressional seats, but will need to navigate a Democrat-controlled Congress.Dakotanewsnow · 5 Nov, 00:45
• Republicans keep control of South Dakota LegislatureSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Republicans will continue to control the two chambers of the South Dakota Legislature when the 2027 session opens in January, but Democrats appear to have made some gains. How many Republicans and Democrats will be in the Senate and the House of Representatives will depend however on the outcomes of [...]Keloland · 4 Nov, 10:00

In this story: South Dakota · Larry Rhoden · Marty Jackley · John Thune · Mike Rounds

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