TAXPAYER OVERSIGHT
A major part of being an informed voter is taking the time to get informed on current issues directly affecting you as an American citizen, from your representatives to our elections. Don’t let it overwhelm you, just start reading and digging!
LEGISLATIVE SCORECARDS
We collected as many scorecards as we could to help you get a good idea of how you’re being represented in your local, state & national government. We feel that the best scorecard is one that sees how well the legislators’ votes abide by the Consitution.
The Freedom Index By The New American
The Freedom Index rates members of Congress based on their adherence to constitutional principles of limited government, fiscal responsibility, national sovereignty, and a traditional foreign policy of avoiding foreign entanglements. Scroll down the main page & click on SD to view the voting records of our state legislators.
Citizens For Liberty
SD Citizens for Liberty work to preserve and restore our Constitutional freedoms. Their scorecard is yet another tool that our state government fears.
CPAC
The first legislative scorecard and still going strong! This scorecard also covers ALL legislators in America.
VOTING RECORDS & CAMPAIGN FINANCING INFO
BillTrack50
Look up legislators and their voting records as well as scorecards and follow legislation.
OpenSecrets
A tool to use to help you “follow the money” at various levels of government.
CANDIDATE FINANCIAL INTEREST STATEMENTS
Search any candidate or elected financial interest statements from the SD Secretary of State’s website
Campaign Finance Connections Podcast Series
We put together a video series that goes by district and looks at the campaign financing of each legislator in that district leading up to the 2024 general election. Find your district to see how you’re being represented!