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A message of unity on this Christmas holiday from the Republican Party
We would not be as strong a Republican Party as we are in South Dakota without Senators John Thune & Mike Rounds, Governor Kristi Noem and Congressman Dusty Johnson leading the ticket. And President Trump has also been an important part of the South Dakota Republican...
Time for the lawlessness to end. Terrorizing people does not bring justice.
I had a front row seat last night. Not for the President’s speech (I was towards the back), but to see a sitting US Senator surrounded by US Capitol police being nearly attacked at my hotel. If you hadn’t heard, BLM protesters got in a shoving match with US Capitol...
2018 CONVENTION SCHEDULE
2018 CONVENTION SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY 6 p.m. Executive Board Meeting 7 p.m. Staff Planning Sessions THURSDAY (All committees to have reports prepared by 3 p.m.) 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration – Lake Oahe Lobby 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Committee Sessions • Credentials – Lewis and...
Republicans working for their community in Lawrence County!
Left to right; representatives from Lawrence County, Chuck Turbiville and Tim Johns and GOP vice chairman Dave Brueckner and chairman Margaret Sager at a fundraiser in Spearfish for the Northern Hills Training Center last October. Dave prepared the chili and Chuck...
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Welcome to our new Legislative Communications Director, Sydney Powers!
Welcome Sydney Powers to the SDGOP Staff! During the 2021 Legislative Session, the State Republican Party will once again have a staff member in the Capitol to assist in coordinating media for legislators, and for many who were on the campaign trail this last...
South Dakota Republican Party Chairman Dan Lederman Statement on Violence in US Capitol
South Dakota Republican Party Chairman Dan Lederman Statement on Violence in US Capitol In response to the violent protests at the US Capitol this afternoon, South Dakota Republican Party Chairman Dan Lederman issued the following statement: “Like most South...
House, Senate Republicans elect new legislative leadership
House, Senate Republicans elect new legislative leadership Peterson, Cammack take the helm as Majority Leaders for House & Senate. The South Dakota Republican Party today announced the election of new caucus leadership for Republican majorities in the State House...
South Dakota Republican Party statement on the death of former State Senator Justin Cronin
South Dakota Republican Party statement on the death of former State Senator Justin Cronin The South Dakota Republican Party issued the following statement from Chairman Dan Lederman on the news of the death of Justin Cronin: “We have been informed of the untimely...
South Dakota Republican Party supports President Trump’s effort to ensure the integrity of the vote, and to verify that every vote is counted.
South Dakota Republican Party supports President Trump’s effort to ensure the integrity of the vote, and to verify that every legal vote is counted. South Dakota Republican Party Chairman Dan Lederman announced today that the South Dakota Republican Party stands in...
SDGOP to host Virtual Victory Party on Election Night from 8-11pm
SDGOP to host Virtual Victory Party on Election Night from 8-11pm The South Dakota Republican Party announced today that their election night gathering will be “virtually the best election night party in town,” as they host the Virtual Victory Party, an on-line...
SDGOP Chair points out Minnehaha County Treasurer candidate Patrick Starr not only making illegal robocalls but breaking campaign finance laws as well.
SDGOP Chair points out Minnehaha County Treasurer candidate Patrick Starr not only making illegal robocalls but breaking campaign finance laws as well. In an article this week at ArgusLeader.com titled “State GOP, Councilor Pat Starr spar over legality of robocalls,”...
South Dakota Republican Party blasts Minnehaha County Treasurer candidate Starr for making illegal robocalls; urges recipients to report violations to FCC
South Dakota Republican Party blasts Minnehaha County Treasurer candidate Starr for making illegal robocalls; urges recipients to report violations to FCC South Dakota Republican Party Chairman Dan Lederman today issued a statement criticizing Sioux Falls City...
South Dakota Senate Democrats block vote against funding essential services; reject funding for Long Term Care, Non-Profits and Small Business Grant
In the special session today, South Dakota Senate Democrats have apparently banded together to punish seniors and small businesses, as Democrats have block-voted against funding long term care, non-profits and small businesses included as part of a spending resolution...
South Dakota Republican Party offers condolences to the Thune Family on the passing of Harold Thune
South Dakota Republican Party offers condolences to the Thune Family on the passing of Harold Thune On behalf of the entire South Dakota Republican Party family, Chairman Dan Lederman offered his condolences to Senator John Thune and his family for the passing of his...