News · SD
Kristi Noem files for divorce; comedians respond
Elections and votingKristi Noem filed for divorce from Bryon Noem after 34 years of marriage, prompting jokes about the couple’s split.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
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The Ballot South Dakota Policy Desk
Legislation, budgets and ballot measures in South Dakota
The Policy Desk covers the bills, budgets and ballot measures moving through South Dakota, explained in plain language and sourced from public records.
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News · SD
Kristi Noem seeks divorce after 34 years of marriage
Health careThe former South Dakota governor and homeland security secretary filed court papers seeking to end her marriage to Bryon Noem.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
Race preview · SD
Two incumbents run in South Dakota House District 25
Elections and votingRepublican incumbents Jon Hansen and Les Heinemann are running in the contested District 25 general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · SD
Jackley, lawmakers split on Medicaid ballot measure
Health careAmendment I’s ballot language says expanded Medicaid would end if federal support falls below 90%, but its sponsors dispute that reading.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
Race preview · SD
Two incumbents run in South Dakota House District 34
Elections and votingRepublican incumbents Mike Derby and Heather Baxter are running in the contested District 34 race in South Dakota’s 2026 general election.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · SD
Johnson warns mail ballot rule could disrupt midterms
Elections and votingSouth Dakota’s secretary of state says immediate implementation could cause mistakes and delays, while the attorney general supports lifting a court block.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
Race preview · SD
South Dakota State House District 2 race preview
Elections and votingRepublican incumbents David Kull and John Sjaarda are running in the contested District 2 general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
Explainer · SD
South Dakota 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingA plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, registration, ballot choices and voting instructions in South Dakota.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskSep 7, 2026