2026 State Convention

Date: June 25-27, 2026

Location:

The Monument, 444 N Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701

Map & Directions
Accommodations Info
SPONSOR

Committees

Platform
Resolutions
Credentials

Questions?

If you have questions, please reach out to [email protected].

DONATE
Convention Committee

Welcome Republicans!

We are getting geared up for the June 25-27, 2026 State Convention  in Rapid City. The event will be held at The Monument.

We are still finalizing a few details, but most are worked out and we are looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Jim Eschenbaum

SD GOP Chairman

High-Level Agenda:

Thursday, June 25, 2026:

8:00 am: Committee Meetings
Noon:  Lunch
1:30 pm:  County Chair Meeting
2:30 pm: Floor Session
5:00 pm: Adjourn
6:30 pm:  Social
7:00 pm:  Supper BBQ with Keynote Speaker, America’s Golden Age & Tribute, Dave Martinson Big Band Entertainment following
Hospitality Rooms to Follow @ Double Tree Hotel

Friday, June 26, 2026:

7:00 am: Registration Opens
8:00 am:  Committee Meetings
10:00 am: Precinct Committeeman/woman Training
11:30 am: Lunch (Pasta Bar) with Keynote Speaker
1:00 pm: RNC State Strategies Training
3:00 pm: Floor Session
4:30 pm: Adjourn
4:45 pm: VIP Special with Cliff Maloney
6:30 pm: Social
7:30 pm: Banquet with Keynote Speaker
Hospitality Rooms to Follow @ Double Tree Hotel

Saturday, June 27, 2026:

7:00 am: Registration Opens
8:00 am: Breakfast (Continental)
8:45 am: Registration Closes
9:00 am: Floor Session
Election of Auditor, Treasurer, PUC, Attorney General, Secretary of State
Adjourn
Box Lunch & Safe Travels Home

Accommodations:

2026 Convention Hotel Accommodations

Hotel Address Rooms per Night Rate(s) per Night Email Address Hotel Link
DoubleTree by Hilton 505 N. 5th St., Rapid City, SD 57701 75 $199-$299
Elevation Inn & Suites 950 North Street Rapid City, SD 57701 30 $154 [email protected] pending
The Rushmore Hotel 445 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD 57701 30 $199-$219 [email protected]
Hotel Alex Johnson 523 Sixth Street Rapid City, SD 57701 35 $229-$239 [email protected]
Hyatt Place 525 St Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701 10 $229 [email protected] pending
Best Western Ramkota 2111 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD 57701 50 $159 [email protected]
Country Inn & Suites 2321 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD 57701 15 $189-$219 [email protected]
Clubhouse 1920 Hope Ct, Rapid City, SD 57702 30 $239 [email protected]
Fairfield Inn & Suites 1314 N Elk Vale Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703 15 $199-$229 [email protected]
AmericInn 1632 Rapp St, Rapid City, SD 57701 15 $159-$199
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 645 E Disk Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701 20 $239 [email protected]
Courtyard by Marriott 580 Watiki Way, Box Elder, SD 57719 20 $179-$199
Residence Inn by Marriott 581 Watiki Way, Box Elder, SD 57719 15 $199-$229
La Quinta Inn & Suites 1416 N Elk Vale Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703 15 $179-$239 pending