Democrats find few places in South Dakota for the grassroots to take root

By: Dana Hess

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: April 25, 2026

Words: 729

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago


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If you’re feeling a little confused while reading your local newspaper, that’s not an uncommon occurrence this time of year. The story that’s confusing is the roundup listing all the local candidates running for the Legislature. There’s something about one of them that’s familiar, but you just can’t recall the context.

The roundup typically includes a little biographical data about each of the candidates. Since you’re a good citizen, you dutifully read the story. …

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