Sen. Tim Johnson (D-SD) As expected, Tim Johnson has decided to retire rather than seek a fourth term in the Senate next year. Johnson faced an indisputably tough race ahead. While South Dakota once regularly elected Democrats to federal office, Johnson was the last one left standing, and his long record as a member of… Read more »
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North Dakota governor approves 6-week abortion ban
Gov. Jack Dalrymple signed legislation Tuesday that that would make North Dakota the nation’s most restrictive state on abortion rights, banning the procedure if a fetal heartbeat can be detected — something that can happen as early as six weeks into a pregnancy. The Republican governor also signed into law another measure that would makes… Read more »
North Dakota Leads Nation in Pro-Life Legislation
On Friday the North Dakota state House passed the first personhood amendment in the United States, marking the first time in U.S. history that a legislative body has approved a personhood amendment in both the House and the Senate. The historic vote, 57-35, allows the amendment to be referred to North Dakota citizens for a… Read more »
Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Herseth Sandlin outperforms Johnson in South Dakota Senate poll
Want the scoop on hot races around the country? Get the digest emailed to you each weekday morning. Sign up here. Leading Off: • SD-Sen: We’re in rare territory with PPP’s new South Dakota poll, their first of the cycle: Democrats might be better off if our incumbent, Tim Johnson, decides to retire and make… Read more »