SD Democratic Party Statement on the Results of the 2024 Election

South Dakota Democratic Party Chair Shane Merrill and Vice Chair Jessica Meyers issued the following statements after the results of the 2024 Election:

“While both the Presidential and local races were not the outcomes the South Dakota Democratic Party was hoping for, we are still celebrating wins from Tuesday’s election,” said Chair Shane Merrill. “Nicole Uhre-Balk was elected as the State Representative for District 32, flipping a GOP stronghold in Rapid City. Voters also defeated Amendment H, protecting our primary elections. We saw more people step up to run for office, outraised the South Dakota Republican Party and more people registered as Democrats. I am proud of every Democratic candidate who ran in this election, putting in the hard work to be a voice for their communities. You showed strength and dedication, proving that South Dakota Democrats are resilient. I want to congratulate all of our candidates who won their races. Now, we look ahead to the legislative session, helping Democratic legislators craft bills that will benefit all South Dakotans. We will bring people from all walks of life to the table to unite and build a brighter future for our state.”

“The work of the South Dakota Democratic Party is just beginning,” said Vice Chair Jessica Meyers. “The results of the 2024 election are a lesson for our party and for Democrats across the country. We will learn from our losses and start to build a stronger party. We need to reach out to our neighbors to better understand their struggles and the future they want for our state and country. We need to encourage more people, especially young South Dakotans, to get involved in politics. Our fight is far from over — we will defend the most vulnerable people in our communities, call out injustice and protect your freedoms. We have a lot of hard work to do in the coming years, but we are committed to making South Dakota a safe and prosperous place for everyone.”

For questions, you can contact the SDDP Executive Director Dan Ahlers at [email protected] or 605-940-3071. You can also contact the SDDP office at 605-271-5405 or email [email protected].