have since seen their influence decline in the state. Currently, 31% of South Dakota voters are registered as Democrats compared to 46% registered as Republicans, putting the party at a disadvantage in the state. Current elected leaders The South Dakota Democratic Party does not hold any of the statewide offices and is a minority in both the South Dakota Senate and the South Dakota House of Representatives. Democrats do not have any members in the state's U.S congressional delegation. State Three seats in the State Senate and eight seats in the State House Federal None Legislative leaders Senate Minority Leader: Troy Heinert Assistant Senate Minority Leader: Craig Kennedy Senate Minority Whip: Reynold Nesiba House Minority Leader: Jamie Smith Assistant House Minority Leader: Steven McCleerey House Minority Whips: Erin Healy and Oren Lesmeister References External links South Dakota Democratic Party Democratic Party (United States) by state Democratic Party