Thune, who is 63 and in his fourth Senate term, has promised to work closely with President-elect Donald Trump despite differences between the two over the years.

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to select South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to fill the role of Homeland Security secretary, according to reports on Tuesday.

Now that South Dakota's 2024 election is in the books, it's time to take a deep breath and step away from politics for a few months, right? Well, not quite.

Trump, in a statement, cited Noem’s strong background in securing the border for the appointment as the Republican looks to crack down on illegal immigration.

Voters in South Dakota have rejected a proposal to add protections for abortion rights to the state constitution, preserving a near-total ban there

South Dakota voters will face pivotal decisions on measures affecting abortion rights, recreational marijuana, food taxes, and primary election structures. With issues spanning social, economic, and political landscapes,

Sen. John Thune has won an internal election among Republican senators to become the chamber’s next majority leader

Attention is already turning to 2026, when South Dakota will elect a new governor as well as hold races for U.S. Senate.

Noem, 52, a Trump loyalist who has offered firm backing for the GOP leader's promise to carry out mass deportations, will preside over multiple agencies.

Voters in South Dakota and North Dakota have rejected a ballot measure meant to legalize recreational marijuana.

South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem is President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to run the federal Department of Homeland Security, according to CNN.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security in the new Trump administration.