Elected officials
Who represents South Dakota
South Dakota's congressional delegation, state legislature, and statewide officials — and which party controls state government.
Balance of power (as of 2026)
Who controls South Dakota's government
State SenateRepublican
State HouseRepublican
GovernorLarry Rhoden (Republican)
GovernmentRepublican trifecta
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Who represents South Dakota in Congress?
South Dakota is represented by two U.S. senators and its U.S. House delegation. See the senators and representatives pages for the current members, their parties, and how the delegation votes.
Which party controls South Dakota's state government?
The balance-of-power summary on this page shows the most recent control of the South Dakota House, Senate, and governorship, and whether the state is under single-party (trifecta) or divided government.