South Dakota senators, money & votes
John Thune and Mike Rounds are South Dakota’s 2 current U.S. senators. See who funds them, how they voted and any stock trades they reported, plus how much federal money went to the state.
Who are South Dakota’s senators?
| Senator | Party | Senate service began |
|---|---|---|
| John Thune | Republican | 2005-01-04 |
| Mike Rounds | Republican | 2015-01-06 |
Who funds John Thune?
Not available yet
Who funds Mike Rounds?
Not available yet
How did South Dakota’s senators vote recently?
Scorecards side by side
A means the senator voted for this side most often — not that the senator is better. F means the senator voted against this side most often. Based on votes through 2026-08-08.
Have South Dakota’s senators traded stocks?
Senators report amounts as ranges, not exact values. Trades by spouses and dependents are included.
| Senator | Stock | Transaction date | Transaction | Reported amount | Filing date | Original filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Rounds | Aeronics, Inc. Company: Aeronics, Inc. (Austin, TX) Description: Equipment Manufacturing | 2025-10-10 | Sale (Full) | $1,000,001 - $5,000,000 | 2026-05-06 | View filing |
| John Thune | IRT | 2022-05-05 | Sale (Full) | $15,001 - $50,000 | 2022-05-12 | View filing |
| John Thune | Steadfast Income REIT (Exchanged) Independence Realty Trust, Inc. Common Stock (Received) | 2021-12-16 | Exchange | $15,001 - $50,000 | 2022-01-14 | View filing |
| Mike Rounds | Bird Dog Hospitality Fund 1, LLC Company: Bird Dog Equity Partners (Sioux Falls, SD) Description: Hospitality | 2021-05-01 | Purchase | $15,001 - $50,000 | 2021-05-20 | View filing |
| Mike Rounds | Bird Dog Hospitality Fund 2, LLC Company: Bird Dog Equity Partners (Sioux Falls, SD) Description: Property Investment | 2019-03-31 | Purchase | $250,001 - $500,000 | 2019-04-09 | View filing |
| Mike Rounds | Bird Dog Hospitality, LLC Company: Bird Dog Hospitality, LLC (Sioux Falls, SD) Description: Hospitality Investments | 2018-08-20 | Purchase | $15,001 - $50,000 | 2018-08-21 | View filing |
| Mike Rounds | Bird Dog Hospitality V, LLC Company: Bird Dog Hospitality V, LLC (Sioux Falls, SD) Description: Hospitality Property | 2018-04-09 | Purchase | $50,001 - $100,000 | 2018-04-13 | View filing |
| Mike Rounds | Bird Dog Hospitality III, LLC Company: Bird Dog Hospitality III (Sioux Falls, SD) Description: This is an LLC which holds an underlying asset of hospitality property. | 2017-10-17 | Purchase | $50,001 - $100,000 | 2017-10-30 | View filing |
| Mike Rounds | Bird Dog Hospitality IV, LLC Company: Bird Dog Hospitality IV, LLC (Sioux Falls, SD) Description: Hospitality Property | 2017-07-18 | Purchase | $50,001 - $100,000 | 2017-08-13 | View filing |
| Mike Rounds | Bird Dog Hospitality II, LLC Company: Bird Dog Hopitality II, LLC (Sioux Falls, SD) Description: Hospitality Property | 2016-11-07 | Purchase | $15,001 - $50,000 | 2016-11-22 | View filing |
| Mike Rounds | Bird Dog Hospitality, LLC Company: Bird Dog Hospitality, LLC (Sioux Falls, SD) Description: Hospitality Investments | 2016-09-26 | Purchase | $250,001 - $500,000 | 2016-10-17 | View filing |
| Mike Rounds | Fischer, Rounds & Assoc., Inc (Insurance/Real Estate Agency, Pierre, SD) | 2015-12-28 | Sale (Full) | $5,000,001 - $25,000,000 | 2016-01-12 | View filing |
| Mike Rounds | Bird Dog LLU, LLC Company: Bird Dog LLU, LLC (Sioux Falls, SD) Description: Marketing Company | 2015-12-20 | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 | 2016-06-30 | View filing |
Federal money to the state
Federal contracts and grants awarded to people and organizations in the state.
| Fiscal year | Net award obligations | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,696,874,504.84 | USAspending |
Frequently asked questions
Who are South Dakota’s senators?
John Thune and Mike Rounds are the 2 current senators representing South Dakota.
Original sourceHow much federal money goes to South Dakota?
About $9,696,874,504.84 in federal contracts and grants went to recipients in South Dakota in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.
Original sourceWhere can I find South Dakota senators’ donors, votes and stock trades?
Every number on this page links to the original government record: FEC donor reports, official Senate roll calls and Senate financial disclosures.
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