Nikki Gronli
Democratic candidate for South Dakota (at large)
FROM THE BLOG: South Dakota by the numbers
When I launched this campaign on September 8, 2025, I made a commitment to visit all 66 counties in South Dakota. I knew it would mean a lot of miles, oil changes and long days. What I didn’t know is just how much I would learn from the people I met along the way. 66 counties. 41,742 miles (to date). 47 town halls....
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U.S. House candidate Nikki Gronli joins Jonathan Ellis and Joe Sneve to discuss her campaign across South Dakota, the challenges facing rural communities and her approach to getting things done in Washington. The conversation covers local meat processi...
Interview with Nikki Gronli · 1 hr 18 min
U.S. House Democratic Party Candidate sets economic priorities focused on affordability
Read the article from South Dakota Public Broadcasting: sdpb.org/elections/2026-10-01/u-s-hou...
The Big, Epic Road Trip: 1,400 Miles of Listening to South Dakota
Last week, I traveled more than 1,400 miles across South Dakota, starting at my home near Dell Rapids and winding through communities from De Smet and Clark to Herreid and Lemmon, Hot Springs, Martin, and Wanblee. Jenny Sampson, Sioux Falls resident and campaign volunteer, joined me for five days on the road. We met...
Child Care & Pre-K: Investing in South Dakota’s Families and Future
Child care and access to quality pre-K are issues I care deeply about. As a mother and grandmother, I know firsthand how important it is for families to have access to safe, affordable, quality care and early learning opportunities. Parents shouldn't have to choose between going to work and making sure their...
South Dakotans Deserve Clear, Secure Elections
With just 55 days until Election Day, and 9 until early voting, South Dakota voters should be able to trust that the rules governing their elections are clear, consistent, and secure. Instead, we are watching the Trump Administration push new federal requirements for mail-in voting that could create confusion for...
South Dakota politicians clash Over trump's beef deal
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A social media announcement by President Donald J. Trump outlining plans to import 300,000 metric tons of tariff-free foreign ground beef has drawn sharp criticism from South Dakota agricultural organizations and political candidates, warning of severe long-term damage to local ranchers...
When It Comes to Healthcare, Women in South Dakota Deserve More
There is something deeply frustrating about watching decisions about women’s health become political talking points while the actual health care women need becomes harder to find. In South Dakota, we can debate women’s health all day but for a woman in a rural community, the issue is much more basic: Can I see a...