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South Dakota floats toward moderation, even without a wave

States Newsroom · November 14, 2026

“The Blue Wave Washed Across Much of America,” said a recent headline in The New York Times, “But Not Here.” It was a reference to South Dakota, and it missed some nuance. There was in fact a political shift that washed across the state this year. But it was less like a wave crashing on the shore, and more like a…

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South Dakota floats toward moderation, even without a wave

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