South Dakota – Vote Like Hell

John Thune

chrisflowers — Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

John Thune grew up in Murdo, South Dakota. His interest in politics was sparked at a young age after making five of six free throws during a freshman high school basketball game. He was later greeted by a spectator who said, “I noticed you missed one.” That spectator happened to be a well-known sports enthusiast and then-South Dakota U.S. Rep. Jim Abdnor. The introduction was the start of a friendship that ignited John’s career in public service.

John received his undergraduate degree at Biola University and his master’s degree in business administration from the University of South Dakota. Upon completion of his master’s degree in 1984, he married Kimberley Weems, a native of Doland, South Dakota.

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chrisflowers — Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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Nicole Gronli

chrisflowers — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Nicole Gronli (Democratic Party) (also known as Nikki) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent South Dakota’s At-Large Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 2, 2026.

The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Mike Rounds

chrisflowers — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Marion Michael Rounds is an American businessman and politician serving as the junior United States senator from South Dakota since 2015. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 31st governor of South Dakota from 2003 to 2011. Rounds was raised in Pierre, South Dakota.