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South Dakota
State government overview
The governor of South Dakota is Larry Rhoden (Republican), in office since January 2025. In Congress, South Dakota is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 1 representative. The South Dakota Legislature has a 35-seat Senate and a 70-seat House of Representatives. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.
Governor of South Dakota
Larry Rhoden
Republican · In office since January 2025
Official website →Source: National Governors Association
South Dakota in Congress
3 Republicans
U.S. Senate
- John ThuneR · Senator
- Mike RoundsR · Senator
U.S. House
- Dusty JohnsonR · At-large
South Dakota Legislature
- Senate · 35 seats
- 32 Republican, 3 Democratic
- House of Representatives · 70 seats
- 65 Republican, 5 Democratic
907,428
Population
$75,081
Median income
2.9%
Unemployment
38.0
Median age
Education
High school or higher93.2%
Bachelor's or higher31.9%
Graduate or professional10.0%
Housing
Median home value$257,400
Median rent$946
Homeownership rate68.6%
11.9%
Poverty rate
$40,550
Per capita income
67.2%
Labor participation
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)