It's been 42 years since SD elected a Democratic Governor

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

I can't think of another governorship today being held by the same party for such a lengthy period w/o interruption. Hawaii would take a cake if not for Lingle's two terms.

Other than Deep South (and rock solid Republican upper New England), was there ever such a long period?

[TDAS04]

I can take a small consolation in that at least it's not as bad as Kansas's partisan streak in electing US Senators.

[Lincoln Republican]

I can take a small consolation in that at least it's not as bad as Kansas's partisan streak in electing US Senators.

But look at all those great Republican Senators over those many years who have brought  untold benefits to the great state of Kansas for generations. 

[Oldiesfreak1854]

This is South Dakota.  South Dakota hasn't elected a Democrat governor since 1974.  South Dakota is smart.  Be like South Dakota.

[President of the great nation of 🏳️‍⚧️]

I can take a small consolation in that at least it's not as bad as Kansas's partisan streak in electing US Senators.

But look at all those great Republican Senators over those many years who have brought  untold benefits to the great state of Kansas for generations. 

"Okay, yeah, Sam Brownback, that's one counter-example!"