South Dakota House Democrats announce leadership for the 2027-2028 legislative term

The newly-elected House Democrat caucus met November 8, 2026, to determine legislative leadership for the 2027-2028 Legislative term.

The following members were elected to minority leadership positions in the House of Representatives:

Minority Leader: Eric Emery

Assistant Minority Leader: Kadyn Wittman

Minority Whip: Nicole Uhre-Balk

Minority Whip: Sonja Mentzer

Legislator profiles can be viewed on the LRC website.