SOUTH DAKOTA (Hub City Radio)-

Leadership is now set for the 2027 South Dakota Legislature.

Senate:

Senate Majority Leader- Casey Crabtree

Assistant Majority Leader- Amber Hulse

Majority Whips- Randy Deibert, Helene Duhamel, Jim Mehlhaff, and Stephanie Sauder

They have nominated Tim Reed to be the President Pro Temp.  The South Dakota Senate will decide that on January 12th.

Minority Leader- Liz Larson

Assistant Minority Leader- Erik Muckey

Democrats only have two members serving in the South Dakota Senate.

House:

Speaker of the House- Mike Stevens

Speaker Pro Temp- Amber Arlint

Majority Leader- Taylor Rehfeldt

Assistant Majority Leader- Drew Peterson

Majority Whips- Melissa Heerman, Mike Weisgram, Matt Roby, Brian Mulder, and Nick Fosness.  Fosness is the only representing either Districts 1, 3, or 23 in a leadership position.

Minority Leader- Eric Emery

Assistant Minority Leader- Kadyn Wittman

Minority Whips- Nicole Uhre-Balk and Sonja Mentzer

The first day of the session will be Tuesday, January 12th.