The newly-elected South Dakota Senate Republican caucus met recently to determine legislative leadership for the 2027-2028 Legislative term.
Senator Casey Crabtree was elected Majority leader with Senator Amber Hulse assistant majority leader. Majority Whips include Senators Randy Deibert, Helene Duhamel, Jim Mehlhaff and Stephanie Sauder.
Senator Tim Reed will be the GOP nominee for the position of President Pro Tempore, which will be voted on by the full Senate when it organizes on Tuesday, January 12, 2027.
Senate Democratic leadership consists of Senator Liz Larson as Minority Leader and Senator Erik Muckey Assistant Minority leader. They are the only Democratic members of the Senate.