Not Perfect. But Running Anyway.
These aren’t career politicians. They’re providers, parents, union folks, and neighbors who looked around and thought: someone has to run.
They're not here to impress donors or play nice with the party machine. They're here because something has to give — and maybe it starts with them.
Meet the Democrats running for office in South Dakota. They're real, flawed, and totally uninterested in pretending otherwise.
Races to Watch
They don’t have a machine. They’ve got a story.
Follow their campaigns. Share their words.
Break the script.
More Local Races Coming Soon
We’re tracking several key state legislative races — stay tuned as we spotlight candidates who are stepping up in their districts, often for the first time.