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Official account of the South Dakota Democratic Party. We are committed to making our state a welcoming place for everyone, that strives for equality, justice and dignity. Website: sddp.org Email: [email protected] Phone: 605-271-5405

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South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 2d

Leader Thune just called 22 million Americans a "fraction of a fraction." We think lowering healthcare costs for 22 million Americans is much more than that, Senator.

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South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 2d

Sioux Falls! Support @indivisible605sd.bsky.social and @50501southdakota.bsky.social's Winter Gear Drive next Saturday, November 15th, from 10AM to 1PM. We know how cold it gets around here, so let's do our part to keep folks warm.

South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 3d

Dusty Johnson's work calendar for November just dropped – and it looks pretty light.

South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 4d

“Leader Thune needs to look at what people across the country voted for and recognize that bipartisanship is the only way to reopen the government.”

- Shane Merrill, SDDP Chair

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Big Democratic Wins a Lesson for Leader Thune

For Immediate Release11/5/2025Sioux Falls, SD - Leader John Thune is now responsible for the longest government shutdown in American history. Last night’s commanding victories by Democratic candidates...

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South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 4d

Last night's blue wave is coming to South Dakota in 2026.

Congratulations to all the Democrats who won their races!

Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 4d

Tonight, American voters delivered a Democratic resurgence.

Statement from DNC Chair Ken Martin

American voters just delivered a Democratic resurgence. A Republican reckoning. A Blue Sweep. And it happened because our Democratic candidates, no matter where they are, no matter how they fit into our big tent party, are meeting voters at the kitchen table, not the gilded ballroom.

From New Jersey and Virginia and New York, to Georgia and beyond, Democrats ran campaigns relentlessly focused on costs and affordability. They ran on a vision that connected to the core of hardworking families across the country.

And to all the Republicans who have bowed a cowardly knee to Trump all year, consider this: We’re coming after your jobs next. Over the next year, the ability to stop Trump in his tracks runs directly through the Democratic Party. We will earn every vote. We will win.

South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 5d

Larry - you run the government. Did you forget? Or is this a self-own?

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BREAKING: Donald Trump just announced he will withhold SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans throughout the duration of the Republican shutdown, DEFYING previous court rulings.

The cruelty is the point.

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South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 5d

"It takes two to tango, and both parties have a responsibility to govern. But facts matter. [...] South Dakotans deserve leaders who tell the truth—and who put people over politics."

- Dan Ahlers, SDDP Executive Director

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Facts, Not Fear: Setting the Record Straight on the Government Shutdown

Column by SDDP Executive Director Dan Ahlers

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South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 5d

Governor Rhoden, 75,000 South Dakotans going hungry sounds like a "rainy day" to us, and more than enough reason to reach into South Dakota's rainy day fund.

Do what the people pay you for: serve them, and keep South Dakotans fed.

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South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 6d

Rhoden said that he doesn't think we should pay for SNAP because government is the "least effective solution to the problems we face."

Governor, breaking news: you're in charge of the government.

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South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 9d

Governor, how out of touch can you be?

South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 10d

"Thousands of South Dakotans depend on SNAP to feed their families. Calling a special session would reaffirm our shared commitment to protecting the health, dignity, and well-being of every South Dakotan."

Read the full letter here: www.sddp.org/post/letter-...

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South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 10d

The Republican SNAP freeze is in full effect. Here's where to obtain help finding your next meal:

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South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 10d

Steve McCleerey is right: South Dakotans deserve better than what we're getting.
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Trump's Argentina Beef Plan is a Dangerous Diversion from Real Solutions

Column by former state legislator Steve McCleerey

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South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 10d

"South Dakota’s number one industry is agriculture. We grow and raise the food that feeds people across the country and around the globe. Yet within our own borders, families are wondering if they’ll be able to buy groceries next week." - @kadyn-wittman.bsky.social

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We Feed the World. Just Not Ourselves.

Column by Rep. Kadyn Wittman

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South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 12d

Join Minnehaha Democrats for the return of the Night of Many Ha-Has on Friday, November 7!

All proceeds will benefit participating Minnehaha County Democratic candidates for the South Dakota Legislature.

Buy tickets here: secure.actblue.com/donate/2025m...

South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 17d

"While I know ranchers will weather these bad policies, this isn’t how they should be treated. Ranchers and consumers deserve better." - Steve McLeerey, former state legislator from District 1.

Read the full column here: sodakdems.substack.com/p/trumps-arg...

Trump's Argentina Beef Plan is a Dangerous Diversion from Real Solutions

Column by former state legislator Steve McCleerey

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South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 17d

John Thune when asked to lower costs for the working class 🤐:
John Thune when asked to lower costs for billionaires😄:

South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 18d

BREAKING: Trump just said that cattle ranchers "don't understand" their own markets.

Hot take: ranchers understand their markets just fine.

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South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 18d

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South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 18d

Thune has held Senate leadership roles during the three longest shutdowns. How can we trust him to effectively run Congress or represent the people of South Dakota?

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South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 19d

Small farms are going under at the highest rate in 5 years.

South Dakota farmers deserve better than this administration's failed promises.

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South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 20d

The House has been on recess for an entire month. Hey Dusty, when are you planning on getting back to work?

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South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 23d

Freezing SNAP benefits will hurt 75,000 South Dakotans, including children, seniors and working parents.

These are hard working people who don't deserve to be used as bargaining chips. Republicans have the power to reopen the government -- it's time they do their job.

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Federal Government Orders South Dakota to Freeze SNAP Payments Amid Republican-Led Shutdown

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 17th, 2025Sioux Falls, SD – The South Dakota Department of Social Services has been instructed by the federal government to freeze Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Progra...

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South Dakota Democrats @sodakdems.bsky.social · 23d

The Voting Rights Act is what protected the voting power of Native Americans in South Dakota 20 years ago. Now Republicans want to dismantle it. Don't let them silence your voice.

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