Commentary: Law and disorder: a troubling trend among South Dakota Republican lawmakers

By: Dana Hess

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: November 7, 2026

Words: 719

Last Updated: 2 days, 10 hours ago

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In January, it looks like some legislators in the Republican Party may have to attend their caucus meetings via Zoom. There’s a chance they could be in court or jail.

Three Republican lawmakers have faced or are facing criminal charges since the last legislative session. We’ve all heard that government is corrupt, but it’s usually Republicans making that accusation. Now when they get together, the conversation isn’t about pending legislation but about who …

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