South Dakota became the 40th state on November 2, 1889.
Its civic life reflects Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota nations, agriculture, tourism, public lands, the Black Hills, small towns, and rural service challenges. Public decisions about schools, health care, roads, tribal-state relations, water, emergency services, and land use often turn on distance, local capacity, and history. Start here to find South Dakota’s congressional delegation, state government structure, and the official channels for tracking public decisions.
Under God the People Rule
State Motto
South Dakota's voice in Congress.
Every state has two senators. Its number of representatives is set by population and can change after each census.
South Dakota's Delegation
Choose a member to see their contact information, congressional work, and committee assignments.
The states are the laboratories of democracy.
Justice Louis BrandeisState Leadership
Governor
Larry Rhoden (Republican)
Lieutenant Governor
Tony Venhuizen (Republican)
Quick Facts
Capital
Pierre
Population
Approximately 935,094
Electoral votes
3
Congressional districts
1
Official Links
Use these sources to check current state records, filings, elections, and public notices.
