(Rapid City, SD) — South Dakota District 27 Representative Peri Pourier is switching parties. The Pine Ridge lawmaker announced she’s leaving the Democrats to join the GOP, saying the Republican platform better aligns with tribal sovereignty and her commitment to protecting children, elders, and homelands. Pourier says the move isn’t about party loyalty but about loyalty to the people she serves. Her switch gives Republicans a 65 to 5 edge in the state House.
Pine Ridge Lawmaker Leaves Democrats, Joins GOP Majority
