The South Dakota Republican Party firmly believes in and supports our state motto, “Under God, the People Rule”. The fundamental principles of the South Dakota Republican Party are rooted in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of South Dakota. The Party supports the preservation of our Constitutional Republic, its ideals, and its institutions for the good of all Americans.

If you are a registered Republican, or you are thinking about becoming one, we encourage you to get involved in your local county party, by networking with fellow Republicans across the state at events or by volunteering directly with the state party.

Get Involved Locally

Connect with your local county Republican Party.  Meet up and find ways you can get plugged in within your home county.

Attend Events

Browse through our state-wide calendar of events to find one that piques your interest.  It’s a great way to meet like-minded individuals.

Volunteer Your Time

If you have an interest in volunteering with your local county party or with the state party, we welcome you to reach out and let us know.

Become a Precinct Committee Person

Take your interest to the next level and participate formally in your county & state party elections.

Connect with People in Your County

Click on any county below to see contact information for the local Republican Party.

Find Local County Contacts

Click on any county to see detailed contact information.
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Upcoming Events

  • Spink County Lincoln Day Dinner

    April 17, 2026  7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Roosters Bar & Grill, 424 N Main St, Redfield, SD 57469, USA

    The evening will start at 6 pm with a social Meet & Greet time for the public. 7 pm, the Dinner & Program will begin with plated meals of Sirloin Steak, Baked Potato, and Salad with Choice of Dressing, and a non-alcoholic drink of your choice. A cash bar will be available. Dessert will be provided by the James River Republican Women.

    A Silent Auction will take place from 7 pm until the close of the program, when the winners will be announced.


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  • Coffee with Jon Hansen and Karla Lems

    April 18, 2026  7:30 am - 9:00 am
    Centennial Street South, Centennial St S, Aberdeen, SD 57401, USA

    Join Speaker of the House Jon Hansen and SpeakerPro Tempore Karla Lems on Saturday, April 18th at 7:30am at Millstone inAberdeen for conversation about their plans for the future of South Dakota asyour next Governor and Lt. Governor.

    Millstone
    2210 Centennial St. S, Aberdeen, SD


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  • Jon Hansen Meet and Greet in Aberdeen

    April 18, 2026  9:30 am - 11:00 am
    Allevity Entertainment, 130 Centennial St S, Aberdeen, SD 57401, USA

    Join Jon Hansen and Karla Lems for a meet andgreet at Allevity in Aberdeen on Saturday, April 18th at 9:30am. Bring yourquestions and come hear about their plans for the future of South Dakota asyour next Governor and Lt. Governor.


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  • Hand County Lincoln Day Dinner

    April 18, 2026  5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Community Center, Miller, South Dakota

    Miller Community Center - Miller, SD
    Dinner
    Silent Auction
    LIVE Auction
    Candidate Speakers
    Emcee - John Small

    https://fb.me/e/94aIqiFg8

    Tickets $40/each - or - Table (10) $350 - email [email protected] to purchase


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  • Sioux River Republican Women Candidate Forum James Bialota For US HOUSE

    April 20, 2026  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    601 4th St, Brookings, SD 57006, USA

    Each candidate will be allotted equal speakingtime, followed by a limited question-and-answer session.  Hosted by the Sioux River Republican Women


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  • District 21 Republican Candidate Forum

    April 20, 2026  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    American legion, 208 Main St, Colome, SD 57528, USA

    District 21 House of Representatives and SenateCandidates will receive questions submitted by the audience. Each candidatewill address the question. Charles Mix Auditor candidates will be present atthe Charles Mix events.

    Hosted by the Charles Mix Republican Women
    Contact Connie Wagner (605) 660-0533 for more information.


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  • SDGOP Monthly Roundtable Call

    April 21, 2026  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Zoom Call

    SDGOP Monthly Roundtable Zoom Call 

    These calls are open to all members of the State Central Committee. The meeting will be held on the third Tuesday of each month and will start at 7:30 pm CST/6:30 MST

    Look to your emails each month prior to the call to find the zoom join link.

    *NOTE: NO OFFICIAL PARTY BUSINESS WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA THESE CALLS. THEY ARE AN INFORMATIVE DISCUSSION CALL ONLY.


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  • Jon Hansen Fundraising Dinner in Canton

    April 22, 2026  6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Gate City Events & Lodging, 47947 W 5th St, Canton, SD 57013, USA

    Join us in Canton for a special evening of great food, fellowship, and support!

    📅 Wednesday, April 22
    ⏰ 6:00 – 8:30 PM
    📍 Gate City Events – 47947 W 5th St, Canton, SD

    We invite you to be part of this fundraising dinner as we come together to support the campaign and connect with friends and neighbors.

    Table sponsorships are available!

    📞 Please RSVP to 605-709-0634 or 605-212-6998

    We look forward to seeing you there!


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  • Davison County Republican County Lincoln Day Dinner

    April 23, 2026  6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Highland Conference Center, 2000 Highland Way, Mitchell, SD 57301, USA

    Tickets Link:  https://secure.winred.com/davison-county-republicans/ldd_tickets?qr=true

    6:00 pm Social
    6:30 pm Dinner
    Republican Primary Candidate Speakers
    50/50 Raffle
    Pie Auction

    Reserve your tickets by April 16, 2026

    Contact:
    Sonja VanErdewyk at
    [email protected]


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  • Grant County GOP

    April 24, 2026  5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Speedway Bar & Grill, 221 E 3rd Ave, Milbank, SD 57252, USA

    Hosted by the Grant County GOP


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  • Butte County Lincoln Day Dinner

    April 25, 2026  6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    10078 Wagon Wheel Trl, Belle Fourche, SD 57717, USA

    ** SOLD OUT**  If you missed getting tickets, we might be able to fit you in.  Please call 605.892.5308 to check.

    Make plans to join us in Belle Fourche at Beautiful Silver Spur Ranch this year on Saturday, March 25th. We excited to announce our keynote speaker, Ms. Serenity Johnson, the incoming president for the South Dakota College Republicans. Also in attendance will be many of the statewide and local candidates. This will be a great opportunity to hear from them directly.

    Individual tickets are $40 each, Tables of 8 are $300. We're also selling ad space in our event booklet ($100 per ad or $75 with a table).

    Purchase online: https://buttesdgop.org/LDD


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  • Lincoln Day Pancake Brunch with Cracker Barrel

    April 26, 2026  11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    MQ3W+VF, Hayti, SD 57241, USA (Hayti 4H Building)

    Hamlin County Republican Central Committee ishosting a Pancake Brunch with a Cracker Barrel to follow.

    Candidates from District 4 are invited alongwith Heather Baxter for Secretary of State


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  • District 21 Republican Candidate Forum

    April 27, 2026  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    God's Country Event Center, 35398 SD-44, Platte, SD 57369, USA

    District 21 House of Representatives and SenateCandidates will receive questions submitted by the audience. Each candidatewill address the question. Charles Mix Auditor candidates will be present atthe Charles Mix events.

    Hosted by the Charles Mix Republican Women
    Contact Connie Wagner (605) 660-0533 for more information.


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  • Republican Gubernatorial Debate

    April 27, 2026  7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    On TV

    Hosted by Dakota Scout and Forum Communications,broadcast live on KSFL-TV (Sioux Falls area) and KNBN Newscenter1 (RapidCity/Black Hills).

    Also streamed digitally on platforms likesiouxfallslive.com, Mitchell Republic, and the Dakota Scout


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  • Jon Hansen Fundraising Dinner Rapid City

    April 28, 2026  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Best Western Ramkota Hotel, 2111 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

    Join us in Rapid City for an evening of great conversation and support!

    📅 Tuesday, April 28
    ⏰ 5:00 – 6:30 PM
    📍 Best Western Ramkota – 2111 N LaCrosse Street, Rapid City

    Enjoy heavy appetizers and hear from Speaker of the House Jon Hansen and Speaker Pro Tempore Karla Lems as they share their vision and connect with supporters.

    We hope to see you there—bring a friend!


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  • Pennington County Legislative Candidate Forum

    April 28, 2026  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Best Western Ramkota Hotel, 2111 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

    Come meet the Legislative candidates and getyour questions answered.


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  • Jon Hansen Fundraising Dinner in Aberdeen

    April 29, 2026  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Dakota Event Center, 720 Lamont St S, Aberdeen, SD 57401, USA

    Join us for a special fundraising dinner in Aberdeen!

    📅 Wednesday, April 29
    ⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
    📍 Dakota Event Center – 720 Lamont St S, Aberdeen, SD

    Enjoy a great evening of dinner and conversation while hearing from Speaker of the House Jon Hansen and Speaker Pro Tempore Karla Lems.

    Come connect, get involved, and support the campaign—we’d love to see you there!


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  • Brule & Buffalo County Lincoln Day Dinner

    May 1, 2026  6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    232 S Main St, Kimball, SD 57355, USA

    Hear from district & state candidates for the 2026 primary.
    Kimball Legion Hall
    5:30pm Social
    6:30pm Steak Dinner
    Auction & Entertainment
    $45 per person
    Contact Mary Mairose @ (605) 680-4314 for more information.


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  • Meet & Greet BBQ for SD Gubernatorial & US Senate and House Candidates

    May 2, 2026  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    American Legion Post 71, 1045 Jennings Ave, Hot Springs, SD 57747, USA

    Join us for a BBQ from noon to 2pm MOUNTAIN TIMEat the Hot Springs American Legion where we have invited our Gubernatorial, USSenate and US House candidates to meet the voters. 

    Enjoy freshly grilledburgers and hot dogs with all the fixin's and beverages for only $10 (whichhelp defray event costs). Come and hear their position on the issues and visitone-on-one with these candidates.

    Hosted by the Fall River Republican Party


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  • District 4 Legislative Candidate Forum

    May 2, 2026  8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    129 Chicago Ave, Goodwin, SD 57238, USA

    All District 4 Candidates (Deuel, Grant, Hamlin,Clark and Roberts Counties) will be discussing their policy positions oncurrent topics. Event will be moderated by Brock Greenfield, SD Commissioner ofSchool and Public Lands.

    Event to be held at the Goodwin Area Center, Goodwin, SD.

    Hosted by the Deuel County Republicans


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  • 53 Prizes in 52 Weeks Gun Raffle Drawing

    May 3, 2026  9:00 pm - 9:15 pm
    On Facebook LIVE fb.com/sdgop

    Buy your chance to win a great prize at https://raffle.sdgop.com


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  • Jon Hansen Fundraising Dinner

    May 4, 2026  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel, 3200 W Maple St, Sioux Falls, SD 57107, USA

    Join us in Sioux Falls for a great evening of food, conversation, and support!

    📅 Monday, May 4
    ⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
    📍 Ramkota Sioux Falls – 3200 West Maple Street

    Enjoy dinner and hear from Jon Hansen and Karla Lems as they share their vision and connect with supporters.

    We’d love to have you there—bring a friend and be part of the momentum!


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  • Butte County Candidate Forum

    May 7, 2026  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    TBD

    Meet and ask questions of the candidates running for Butte County seats -- commissioners, sheriff, auditor & register of deeds.  Hosted by the Butte County GOP & Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce.


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  • Codington County Lincoln Day Dinner

    May 8, 2026  7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Watertown, SD 57201, USA

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  • Meade County Lincoln Day Dinner

    May 9, 2026  7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    The Armory, 1041 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD 57785, USA

    Social and dinner featuring Republican ElectedOfficials and Candidates for office.


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  • Monthly RNC Faith Engagement Prayer Call

    May 12, 2026  6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    Call-In Meeting

    RNC National Public Prayer Call 

    You are invited to join members of the Republican National Committee and people of Faith from across America in prayer for our nation for this month's prayer call. 

    As Republicans, we stand for faith, family and religious liberty. We thank God for His mercy and continue to seek His blessings by following the instructions of 1 Timothy 2:1-2 and praying for our leaders. Join us! 

    Please join us using the dial-in information below.


    Dial-In: 866-253-8518
    Passcode: 90241762#

    Blessings,
    Temporary Committee on Faith Engagement. 

    If you are a first-time joiner and have questions or would like more information, please contact our South Dakota National Committee Woman, Heidi Engelhart, via email at [email protected]


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  • Brown County Reagan Lunch

    May 14, 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    1010 6th Avenue SE, Aberdeen, SD

    Brown County Reagan Lunch
    12:00 Noon on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the 
    Pizza Ranch.


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  • SD Coalition of Counties Monthly Zoom Meeting

    May 14, 2026  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    To attend:


    Please contact Bon Homme County Chairman:
    Stu Cvrk at [email protected]


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  • Brown County Lincoln Day Dinner

    May 19, 2026  5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Engels Event Co, 209 S Main St, Aberdeen, SD 57401, USA

    Brown County Lincoln Day is Tuesday May19th at Engels Event Center 5PM social 6PM dinner and tickets are $50 each $25child/student tables are $400. Contact Rich Hilgemann 931-217-1487 for tickets.


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  • SDGOP Monthly Roundtable Call

    May 19, 2026  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Zoom Call

    SDGOP Monthly Roundtable Zoom Call 

    These calls are open to all members of the State Central Committee. The meeting will be held on the third Tuesday of each month and will start at 7:30 pm CST/6:30 MST

    Look to your emails each month prior to the call to find the zoom join link.

    *NOTE: NO OFFICIAL PARTY BUSINESS WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA THESE CALLS. THEY ARE AN INFORMATIVE DISCUSSION CALL ONLY.


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  • District 28 Candidate Forum

    May 21, 2026  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Venue 519, 519 5th Ave, Belle Fourche, SD 57717, USA

    Meet and ask questions of Candidates running in House District 28B & Senate District 28 in Belle Fourche.  Hosted by the Butte County GOP & Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce.


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  • 53 Prizes in 52 Weeks Gun Raffle Drawing

    May 31, 2026  9:00 pm - 9:15 pm
    On Facebook LIVE fb.com/sdgop

    Buy your chance to win a great prize at https://raffle.sdgop.com


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  • Monthly RNC Faith Engagement Prayer Call

    June 9, 2026  6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    Call-In Meeting

    RNC National Public Prayer Call 

    You are invited to join members of the Republican National Committee and people of Faith from across America in prayer for our nation for this month's prayer call. 

    As Republicans, we stand for faith, family and religious liberty. We thank God for His mercy and continue to seek His blessings by following the instructions of 1 Timothy 2:1-2 and praying for our leaders. Join us! 

    Please join us using the dial-in information below.


    Dial-In: 866-253-8518
    Passcode: 90241762#

    Blessings,
    Temporary Committee on Faith Engagement. 

    If you are a first-time joiner and have questions or would like more information, please contact our South Dakota National Committee Woman, Heidi Engelhart, via email at [email protected]


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  • Brown County Reagan Lunch

    June 11, 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    1010 6th Avenue SE, Aberdeen, SD

    Brown County Reagan Lunch
    12:00 Noon on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the 
    Pizza Ranch.


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  • SD Coalition of Counties Monthly Zoom Meeting

    June 11, 2026  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    To attend:


    Please contact Bon Homme County Chairman:
    Stu Cvrk at [email protected]


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  • SDGOP Monthly Roundtable Call

    June 16, 2026  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Zoom Call

    SDGOP Monthly Roundtable Zoom Call 

    These calls are open to all members of the State Central Committee. The meeting will be held on the third Tuesday of each month and will start at 7:30 pm CST/6:30 MST

    Look to your emails each month prior to the call to find the zoom join link.

    *NOTE: NO OFFICIAL PARTY BUSINESS WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA THESE CALLS. THEY ARE AN INFORMATIVE DISCUSSION CALL ONLY.


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  • 2026 State Convention

    June 25, 2026 - June 27, 2026  
    The Monument, 444 N Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

    Details will be available on the SDGOP.com website as they become available.  Information on booking rooms will be listed there as well.


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  • 53 Prizes in 52 Weeks Gun Raffle Drawing

    June 28, 2026  9:00 pm - 9:15 pm
    On Facebook LIVE fb.com/sdgop

    Buy your chance to win a great prize at https://raffle.sdgop.com


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  • Brown County Reagan Lunch

    July 9, 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    1010 6th Avenue SE, Aberdeen, SD

    Brown County Reagan Lunch
    12:00 Noon on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the 
    Pizza Ranch.


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  • SD Coalition of Counties Monthly Zoom Meeting

    July 9, 2026  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    To attend:


    Please contact Bon Homme County Chairman:
    Stu Cvrk at [email protected]


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  • Monthly RNC Faith Engagement Prayer Call

    July 14, 2026  6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    Call-In Meeting

    RNC National Public Prayer Call 

    You are invited to join members of the Republican National Committee and people of Faith from across America in prayer for our nation for this month's prayer call. 

    As Republicans, we stand for faith, family and religious liberty. We thank God for His mercy and continue to seek His blessings by following the instructions of 1 Timothy 2:1-2 and praying for our leaders. Join us! 

    Please join us using the dial-in information below.


    Dial-In: 866-253-8518
    Passcode: 90241762#

    Blessings,
    Temporary Committee on Faith Engagement. 

    If you are a first-time joiner and have questions or would like more information, please contact our South Dakota National Committee Woman, Heidi Engelhart, via email at [email protected]


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