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Speaker Jon Hansen and Speaker Pro Tem Karla Lems Celebrate One Year Anniversary of Blocking Amendment G and Referred Law 21

by Michael Blevins | November 5, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Pierre, SD: One year ago today, Speaker of the House Jon Hansen and Speaker Pro Tempore Karla Lems led South Dakotans in a decisive stand for the values that define our state. Together with citizens across South Dakota, they fought back and won against extreme ballot...

Speaker Jon Hansen and Rep. Karla Lems to Announce Gubernatorial Campaign

by Press | Apr 21, 2025

South Dakota House Speaker Jon Hansen (R-Dell Rapids) and Speaker Pro Tempore Karla Lems (R-Canton) are set to announce their candidacy for Governor and Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota. The campaign kickoff event will take place on April 24, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Military Heritage Alliance in Sioux Falls.