Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - State Representative Matt Roby officially announced his candidacy for re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives, seeking to continue representing District 5.

Northeast Radio SD News – Union Center, SD - Governor Larry Rhoden concluded the year by setting a historic fundraising record in his hometown. A campaign event held Tuesday night at the Central Meade County Community Center raised over $30,000, marking the largest candidate fundraiser in the history of Union Center.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - State Senator Glen Vilhauer has officially announced his candidacy for reelection to the District 5 seat in the South Dakota State Senate.

Northern Plains News is launching a new election-analysis project that uses modeled simulations to show how South Dakota’s major 2026 races behave under shifting turnout and support patterns.