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First lady Sandy Rhoden, left, and Gov. Larry Rhoden volunteer at Feeding South Dakota’s Rapid City distribution center on Nov.

Republican South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden speaks to the media on Aug. 26, 2025, at the Tri-State Governors’ Conference in

Dakotans for Health Chairman Rick Weiland, standing beside signed petitions, speaks to the press on Feb. 7, 2024, at the

The University of South Dakota campus. (Courtesy of University of South Dakota) The University of South Dakota and the state

Rep. Jon Hansen, R-Dell Rapids, speaks on the state House floor on Jan. 16, 2024. (Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight) Less

Jaime Harrison, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, speaks to attendees at a South Dakota Democratic Party fundraiser on

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, interacts with attendees on Sept. 26, 2025, at the Black Hills Forum

Marty Jackley speaks during a launch event for his U.S. House campaign on Sept. 9, 2025, at the Loud American

Jerry Schmitz, executive director of the South Dakota Soybean Association and South Dakota Soybean Checkoff, participates in a roundtable discussion

Rep. Jon Hansen, R-Dell Rapids, speaks on the South Dakota House floor on March 5, 2024. Hansen was the sponsor

A January 2025 view of the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre. (Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight) As South Dakota lawmakers

South Dakota Public Broadcasting livestreams Senate floor debate on Jan. 21, 2025. (Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight) A committee of South