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About South Dakota

Kristi Noem
Governor: Kristi Noem
  • Animal: Coyote
  • Bird: Ring-Necked Pheasant
  • Flower: Pasque Flower
South Dakota State Legislature
  • Known for: Mount Rushmore and gold production
  • Known as: South Dakotans
Latest South Dakota Polls
2022 National Public Health Emergency Poll

Sixty-five percent of voters say they support ending the public health emergency (PHE) declaration. Three in four Republicans, 58 percent of Democrats and 63 percent of Independents support ending the PHE.

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2022 South Dakota Issues Poll

CEP recently surveyed likely voters in South Dakota on a range of reforms, from occupational licensing to election integrity to school choice.

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2022 National Inflation Poll

CEP recently surveyed likely voters and found that inflation and the economy remain top concerns for Americans.

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2022 National Issues Poll

CEP recently surveyed likely voters in a nationwide poll. We asked voters about policy issues facing their states and our nation.

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Center for Excellence in Polling

FGA’s Center for Excellence in Polling (CEP) conducts market research and messaging analysis to inform policymakers and the public about voters’ opinions, attitudes, and concerns on critical public policy issues.

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Latest South Dakota Research

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  • GDP

    $61 billion

  • Area

    77,116 sq mi

  • Population

    895,376

  • Capital

    Pierre
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