South Dakota Senate Republicans Set Leadership Team
November 9, 2026
PIERRE, S.D.–The South Dakota Senate has determined its leadership for the 2027-2028 legislative term.
The Senate Republican caucus has elected Casey Crabtree of Madison as the majority leader. Amber Hulse of Hot Springs will be assistant majority leader.
The four majority whips will be Randy Deibert of Spearfish, Helene Duhamel of Rapid City, Jim Mehlhaff of Pierre and Stephanie Sauder of Bryant.
Tim Reed of Brookings will be the Republican nominee for President Pro Tempore, which will be voted on by the full Senate on January 12th.
