Poll: Confidence in government shows large partisan divides

South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre. Photo courtesy of the SD Tourism Dept.
South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre. Photo courtesy of the SD Tourism Dept.

South Dakota’s most prominent political leaders generally maintain high approval ratings among registered voters, according to a scientific poll co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch. 

However, Kristi Noem, former governor and current secretary of Homeland Security, has seen declines from a poll six months ago and Sen. John Thune’s ratings appear somewhat low for a senator of a deeply red st…