Campaign 2012 Candidates

Now that South Dakota voters have rejected a one-cent sales tax increase, the campaign manager for Moving South Dakota Forward says he’s not sure how his…

One of two constitutional amendments approved by voters Tuesday night changes how cement plant proceeds are paid out.Proceeds from the 2001 sale of the…

Democratic challenger Matt Varilek lost his bid for South Dakota’s U-S House seat. Varilek fell to incumbent Republican Representative Kristi Noem by 18…

U-S Representative Kristi Noem won a second term in Congress Tuesday night. Noem defeated Matt Varilek in the general election for the state’s seat in the…

As South Dakotans decided on state representatives and several ballot initiatives last night, many local proposals around the state were voted on as well.…

Republicans were able to win both Public Utilities Commission contests during Tuesday’s/last night’s elections. About an hour after Chris Nelson claimed…

The Democratic Party might have fared well on the national stage…but South Dakota Democrats were unable to make any significant changes in Tuesday’s/last…

South Dakota voters resoundingly disapprove of education overhaul passed during the 20-12 legislative session. Referred Law 16 failed this election, with…

Democratic Matt McGovern says he is proud to be a voice for the environment. McGovern lost to Public Utilities Commissioner Kristi Fiegen. McGovern says…

Democratic Congressional challenger Matt Varilek thanked the supporters and congratulated Kristi Noem on her reelection victory. Varilek says he is unsure…