Stu Whitney

Stu Whitney

Title: investigative reporter; expertise: politics, justice, education, health care, demographics, immigration, sports; language spoken: English; contact: 605-759-4576 / stu.whitney@sdnewswatch.org

Key takeaways: Trump sets tone for South Dakota Republican rout

Key takeaways: Trump sets tone for South Dakota Republican rout

Tuesday's election was full of good news for the GOP, soul-searching for everyone else and questions about slow tally. "It's not acceptable that Minnehaha County takes longer to count votes than the entire state of Florida."

South Dakota Voter Guide

South Dakota Voter Guide

Everything South Dakota voters need to know about statewide contests in the Nov. 5 general election: How to register and vote, what's at stake, and a way to ask questions and express what issues are important to them.

Political friction adds stress to South Dakota election process

Political friction adds stress to South Dakota election process

Despite recent controversies with voter rolls, News Watch poll shows South Dakotans have confidence in accuracy of local elections.

Poll: Republicans Trump, Dusty Johnson hold sizable leads in South Dakota

Poll: Republicans Trump, Dusty Johnson hold sizable leads in South Dakota

The Public Utilities Commission race is also lopsided in favor of the GOP candidate, according to a statewide survey co-sponsored by News Watch.

Abortion supporters fill a downtown street while protesting the Supreme Court's decision in 2022.

Poll: Support slips for abortion, open primaries, grocery tax measures

Scientific survey of 500 registered voters also shows opposition to issue on gender in state government references but increase in support for legalized marijuana.

What to watch for in South Dakota's 2024 legislative races

What to watch for in South Dakota's 2024 legislative races

Clarity will begin to emerge Nov. 5, when voters select representatives from the state’s 35 districts.

South Dakota Public Utilities Commission chairperson Kristie Fiegen sits at a table with a computer in a room full of people

Husband's health scare adds perspective to Fiegen's campaign

Republican Public Utilities Commission chair takes break from re-election effort but still aims for another term in Pierre.