SD State senate announces leadership election

The South Dakota state senate has announced its elected leadership as the chamber begins to get ready for the 2027 legislative session.  According to a release from the Legislative Research Council, Casey Cabtree of Madison has been elected majority leader.  Amber Hulse will serve as assistant majority leader.  The four major whips will be Randy Deibert, Helen Duhamel, Jim Mehlhaff and Stephanie Sauder.  Tim Reed of Brookings has been nominated to serve as President Pro-Temp of the Senate, but that will officially be voted on by the entire body once the session beings.  Democrats have elected Liz Larson to serve as minority leader and Erik Muckey to serve as assistant minority leader.