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South Dakota

About South Dakota

Kristi Noem
Governor: Kristi Noem
  • Animal: Coyote
  • Bird: Ring-Necked Pheasant
  • Flower: Pasque Flower
South Dakota State Legislature
  • Known for: Mount Rushmore and gold production
  • Known as: South Dakotans

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  • GDP

    $61 billion

  • Area

    77,116 sq mi

  • Population

    895,376

  • Capital

    Pierre
Latest South Dakota Polls
2023 National Voter Pulse Poll

The Center for Excellence in Polling recently surveyed likely voters nationwide on important issues facing the country and their top concerns.

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2023 National State Regulations Poll

The Center for Excellence in Polling recently surveyed likely voters on issues facing the country, including the need for regulatory reform.

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2022 National Public Health Emergency Poll

Sixty-five percent of voters say they support ending the public health emergency (PHE) declaration. Three in four Republicans, 58 percent of Democrats and 63 percent of Independents support ending the PHE.

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2022 South Dakota Issues Poll

CEP recently surveyed likely voters in South Dakota on a range of reforms, from occupational licensing to election integrity to school choice.

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Center for Excellence in Polling

FGA’s Center for Excellence in Polling (CEP) conducts market research and messaging analysis to inform policymakers and the public about voters’ opinions, attitudes, and concerns on critical public policy issues.

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