Thomas A. Daschle was born in Aberdeen on December 9, 1947 – today is his 75th birthday. Daschle is a … More
Tag: Tim Johnson
John Thune set to make history
With Election Day just over a week away, U.S. Senator John Thune is strongly favored to win reelection, with a … More
Will the SD GOP winning streak continue in 2022?
This is an update of a post that was written prior to the 2020 general election. The 2022 election marks twelve years … More
SD’s “Million Vote Club”
Updated to reflect the results of the 2022 general election. There are many ways to measure South Dakota’s top political … More
In SD, US Senators have never just retired
This morning, Tom Lawrence has an excellent historical article, looking at U.S. Senator John Thune’s upcoming decision as to whether … More
The Over 25 Club: SD’s longest-serving state officials
Updated to reflect the results of the 2022 general election. Public service is an important part of South Dakota’s culture. … More
Mike Rounds and the biggest U.S. Senate wins
Update: Unofficial election results indicate that Rounds was reelected with 65.7% of the vote, placing him fifth all-time among U.S. … More
Will the SD GOP winning streak continue in 2020?
This is an update of a post that was written prior to the 2018 general election. The 2020 election marks … More
2018 SD GOP looks to extend its winning streak
This is an update of a post that was done prior to the 2016 general election. The South Dakota Republican … More
Top election performers, all-time: UPDATED
The following post has been revised to include the results from the 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022 general elections. The … More
2016 Election Preview: Will Thune be #7?
This is the third of several posts previewing the Tuesday election through a historical lens. The first part was an introduction and the … More