Codington County Democrats

04/08/2026

IT'S OFFICIAL: Julian Beaudion is South Dakota's Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate!

04/05/2026

Way to go Emilia!

03/28/2026

Watertown joined over 3,300 other rallies across the country. Thanks to all who came or supported us from afar. Nancy and big, beautiful Bill started us off, along with a sing along session. We'll be back because We Want It Back!

03/28/2026

Join the No Kings Rally today in Watertown at 11:00 to 1:00. Starts at Foundation Plaza 217 E Kemp. Thank you for your attention to this matter.😁

03/21/2026

March 28 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Meet at Foundation Plaza, 217 East Kemp, Watertown, SD

**We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.** What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peacefu...

03/21/2026

TELL LARRY RHODEN: VETO THE SOUTH DAKOTA SAVE ACT.

🗽Isn't the SAVE Act a federal bill?
While yes, there is a SAVE Act in the U.S. Senate that Congressman Dusty Johnson has already helped pass through the House, South Dakota Senator John 'California' Carley brought forward his own version of the SAVE act in the South Dakota legislature (SB 175), which passed both chambers.

🤔What does SB 175 do?
In short: a lot of harm. This bill could disenfranchise thousands of South Dakota voters by requiring that South Dakotans provide documented proof of citizenship to register to vote, even though citizenship is already required to be a voter under the 14th Amendment of U.S. Constitution.
This bill doesn't actually fix anything that isn't already enforced by law; it just makes it harder for you to cast a ballot.

📝Is showing proof of citizenship really that hard to do?
Maybe not for most - but voting isn't just a right for most Americans. It's a right for every American citizen. This bill makes it harder in particular for married women and other South Dakotans who have changed their names and will need additional documents to prove their name change.
Additionally, the bill would also make it harder for lower-income voters, young people, seniors, and anybody else who doesn't have the ability or the time to obtain a passport or copies of their birth certificate.

🗺Have bills like this worked anywhere else?
No. Kansas enacted a similar law, and afterwards, 31,000 voters were prevented from voting. This is a violation of South Dakotans' right to vote, and does nothing to meaningfully increase election security.

03/12/2026

On March 28th, millions of Americans will take to the streets in what will be the largest nationwide protest in US history.

No Kings. No Wars of Aggression. No Terrorizing Our Communities.

Find your protest: NoKings.org
Tag 3 people you want standing beside you. See you there.

03/12/2026

Invite your friends to join the No Kings Rally March 28th from 11:00 to 1:00 pm, starting at Foundation Plaza in Watertown SD.

On March 28th, millions of Americans will take to the streets in what will be the largest nationwide protest in US history.

No Kings. No Wars of Aggression. No Terrorizing Our Communities.

Find your protest: NoKings.org
Tag 3 people you want standing beside you. See you there.

03/09/2026

HB 1082 (School Lunch) PASSES THE SENATE!

Moments after the 20–14 vote, I got to celebrate with Mark and Jesse from the Hungry Hearts Foundation, who have been incredible partners in this work.

For years, their foundation has stepped up to pay off more than $1 million in school lunch debt for South Dakota families. They’ve seen firsthand how something as simple as a school meal can make a huge difference for kids.

This bill ensures that students who qualify for reduced-price meals can eat at school without being charged.

So many advocates, educators, students, and community members helped make this moment possible. I’m incredibly grateful for everyone who spoke up and helped push this across the finish line.

One step left: the Governor’s signature!

Tonight we celebrate. 💛

01/19/2026