South Dakota House Republicans select entirely new leadership after contentious election season

By: Joshua Haiar

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: November 9, 2026

Words: 611

Last Updated: 1 hour, 4 minutes ago

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South Dakota House Republicans selected an entirely new leadership team Monday, completing a shakeup arising from a contentious campaign season.

Mike Stevens, of Yankton, is the nominee for speaker of the House, and Amber Arlint, of Sioux Falls, is the nominee for speaker pro tempore. Taylor Rehfeldt, of Sioux Falls, will be majority leader and Drew Peterson, of Salem, will be assistant majority leader. The majority whips are Nick Fosness, of Britton; Mellissa …

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