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Sep 12, 2023
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to Visit South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD – The United States Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, will be making an official visit to South Dakota on...

Apr 18, 2023
SDDP Statement on the Passing of Chair Randy Seiler
South Dakota Democratic Party Statement on the Passing of Chair Randy Seiler FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2023 After a brief illness,...

Mar 6, 2023
Dem. Leadership: Progress on Education and Healthcare, More To Do
Democratic Leadership: Progress on Education and Healthcare, But More Work To Do By Sen. Reynold Nesiba and Rep. Oren Lesmeister...

Mar 11, 2022
Joint Democratic Leadership Column – Week 9
Democratic Leadership Column from Troy Heinert and Jamie Smith – Week 9 Pierre, SD (March 11, 2022) – We are here in Pierre finishing up...


Feb 25, 2022
Democratic Leadership Column from Troy Heinert – Week 7
Democratic Leadership Column from Troy Heinert – Week 7 PIERRE, SD (February 25, 2022) – Greetings from Pierre, I hope this message finds...


Feb 11, 2022
Democratic Leadership Column from Troy Heinert – Week 5
Democratic Leadership Column from Troy Heinert – Week 5 PIERRE, SD (February 11, 2022) – Greetings from Pierre, I hope this message finds...


Jan 27, 2022
Democratic Leadership Column – Week 3
Democratic Leadership Column from Troy Heinert – Week 3 PIERRE, SD (January 27, 2022) – Greetings from Pierre, I hope this message finds...

Aug 26, 2021
SDDP Chair Randy Seiler’s Statement on Ravnsborg Conviction
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Berk Ehrmantraut Berk@SDDP.org 605-271-5405 SDDP Chair Randy Seiler’s Statement on Ravnsborg...


Aug 16, 2021
SD Young Democrats President Receives National Award from YDA
August 13, 2021 For Immediate Release Contact: Addison Miller milleraddison51@gmail.com 605-370-1353 SD Young Democrats President...

Jul 29, 2021
SDDP Statement on Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
South Dakota Democratic Party Statement on Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill For Immediate Release Sioux Falls – The South Dakota Democratic...

Jul 20, 2021
SDDP and SD Young Dems Announce SDVote Initiative
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Berk Ehrmantraut Berk@SDDP.org 605-271-5405 South Dakota Democratic Party and SD Young Dems Announce...


Jun 18, 2021
SDDP rejoices as Juneteenth becomes a federal holiday
South Dakota Democratic Party rejoices as Juneteenth becomes a federal holiday Sioux Falls, SD (June 18, 2021) – Thursday, President Joe...


Jun 17, 2021
South Dakota Democratic Party hires new executive director
Sioux Falls, SD (June 15, 2021) – The South Dakota Democratic Party (SDDP) is pleased to announce the hiring of Berk Ehrmantraut to serve...


Jun 4, 2021
South Dakota eliminates State Tribal Relations Committee
South Dakota eliminates State Tribal Relations Committee: Not good for the state or race relations By Rep. Shawn Bordeaux (District 26A)...


Jun 2, 2021
Environmental justice and climate change is multi-dimensional for Indigenous people
By Alaina Beautiful Bald Eagle, South Dakota Democratic Party Columnist SIOUX FALLS, SD (May 29, 2021) Dr. Kyle Whyte, White House...

May 13, 2021
South Dakota Democratic Party and DNC Announce Historic Agreement
South Dakota Democratic Party and DNC Announce Historic Agreement Agreement includes over $23 million in direct investments to state...


May 11, 2021
South Dakota Democratic Party opens new office in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, SD (May 10, 2021) The South Dakota Democratic Party is proud to announce the opening of their West River Field Office in...


Apr 27, 2021
Intersectional allyship between Oceti Sakowin Caucus and LGBTQ+ & Two Spirit community
By Alaina Beautiful Bald Eagle, SDDP Columnist (During the introduction, Louise identified as a nonbinary person and prefers using...

Apr 22, 2021
SDDP accepting applications for U.S. District Judge appointment
South Dakota Democratic Party accepting applications for U.S. District Judge appointment For immediate release Contact: Randy Seiler,...


Apr 21, 2021
Oceti Sakowin Caucus of South Dakota statement on Derek Chauvin verdicts
SIOUX FALLS, SD (April 20, 2021) The Oceti Sakowin Caucus of South Dakota, composed of Indigenous citizens from across Turtle Island, is...
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