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He’s back: Tapio eyes seat in Legislature as an Independent

By Roger Whittle     06/09/2026

Watertown-area voters in the November 3 General Election will have more than just Republicans and Democrats to choose from. While…

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Elections

Secretary of State’s Office warned Legislature more than a year ago about ballot delays

By Jonathan Ellis of The Dakota Scout     04/17/2026

The South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office warned last year that state election deadlines were too close to the start…

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Politics

20-year-old Democrat will not be on gubernatorial ballot

By Watertown Current Staff     04/09/2026

Robert Arnold, a 20-year-old member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe with sights set on the governor’s mansion, will not be…

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Elections

DNC threatens South Dakota over voter data sharing with Trump administration

By Joe Sneve of The Dakota Scout     01/09/2026

South Dakota will face legal action if state voter rolls are turned over to President Donald Trump’s administration. That’s the…

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Politics

Probe puts South Dakota election chief’s breakup with voter integrity buffs on display

By Joe Sneve of The Dakota Scout     11/24/2025

Years of shifting alliances, grassroots GOP infighting and election integrity disputes came to a head at the South Dakota Capitol…

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