AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoElection Results: South Dakota Republicans swept statewide races, with Larry Rhoden reelected governor, Mike Rounds winning another Senate term and Marty Jackley heading to the U.S. House. Democrats gained four legislative seats—their first general-election gains since 2008—but Republicans kept supermajorities. Ballot Measures: Voters rejected a change that could have triggered Medicaid expansion repeal and a higher constitutional-amendment threshold, while approving a citizenship requirement for voting and a plan for state management of unclaimed property funds. Turnout and Taxes: Turnout hit a record low of about 49%. Voters in Brown and Codington counties also rejected proposed sales taxes intended to reduce property taxes. Uranium Mining: The Dewey-Burdock project is restarting South Dakota’s permitting process after years of legal challenges; public comment is open as opponents raise concerns about water protection. Washington: South Dakota’s delegation will face a Democratic-controlled Congress, while Sen. John Thune says Republicans will push back against the new majority.
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