Thune, who is 63 and in his fourth Senate term, has promised to work closely with President-elect Donald Trump despite differences between the two over the years.

Now that South Dakota's 2024 election is in the books, it's time to take a deep breath and step away from politics for a few months, right? Well, not quite.

Progressive priorities such as abortion rights, grocery tax repeal and legalized recreational marijuana were all defeated.

Voters in South Dakota have rejected a proposal to add protections for abortion rights to the state constitution, preserving a near-total ban there

South Dakota voters will face pivotal decisions on measures affecting abortion rights, recreational marijuana, food taxes, and primary election structures. With issues spanning social, economic, and political landscapes,

Sen. John Thune has won an internal election among Republican senators to become the chamber’s next majority leader

President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly chosen South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Noem will serve as DHS secretary and oversee several federal organizations responsible for immigration to the U.S., including the ...

Attention is already turning to 2026, when South Dakota will elect a new governor as well as hold races for U.S. Senate.

President-elect Trump announced on Tuesday that Kristi Noem is his pick for secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

Trump says he will nominate South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to head Homeland Security Department WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Trump says he will nominate South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to head Homeland Security Department. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live ...

(Reuters) -U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has picked South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to serve as the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing two sources. Noem, once seen as a possible running mate for ...