Please join us for our September Souper Tuesday — 5:00 PM on Sept. 1 @ The Hive!
Featured candidates will include Dan Ahlers for Governor, Raeann Mettler for SD Commissioner of School & Public Lands, and guests! Check out the exciting schedule to the left.
NEXT WEST RIVER ROUNDUP ANNOUNCEMENT & TICKET SALES:
We are excited to announce that Nebraska Democratic Party Chair and ASDC President Jane Kleeb will be the keynote speaker for the 2026 Democratic Roundup in Box Elder!
Kleeb is an experienced grassroots organizer, author, manager, political strategist, and nonprofit entrepreneur. Under her leadership, the number of Democrats elected in Nebraska increased from 500 in 2016 to over 900 in 2023.
Democratic Roundup will be held on Saturday, September 19th at The Box located at 631 Watiki Way, Box Elder, SD. The social hour will start at 5:30 p.m. sponsored by WRAD, with dinner at 7 p.m.
The Pennington County Democrats have blocked 10 tables of 8 each. You can purchase tickets at the link here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2026roundup
Purchase tickets before they are sold out! Ticket sales will end on September 12th. After you purchase a ticket at the link, you will be prompted to assign a name and meal choice to each ticket; please don’t forget to do so!
Who We Are
The Pennington County Democrats are your neighbors, coworkers, and community members who believe in a more fair, just, and inclusive South Dakota. Rooted in the Black Hills, we’re working to build a future that reflects our shared values: opportunity for all, strong public education, affordable healthcare, sustainable growth, and protecting the rights and freedoms of every person in our community. Whether you're a lifelong Democrat or just beginning to explore your political voice, there's a place for you here.
Your Voice Matters: Pull Up a Seat with the Pennington County Democrats
Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. Whether you're fired up about education, healthcare, or building a better future for South Dakota, we’ve saved you a seat. Join a meeting, bring your ideas, and get connected with folks who care as much as you do.