The PRESTIGIOUS Boys State of SD

The official Twitter account for the premier leadership and citizenship program known as South Dakota Boys State.

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[The PRESTIGIOUS Boys State of SD @SDBoysState]

And your 2019 #SDBoysState governor is... JOHNATHAN SMITH.

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There's always a crowd around @DustyJohnson when he comes to #SDBoysState.

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Your Federalist candidate for governor is Grant Smith. The Nationalist candidate is Johnathan Smith. #SDBoysState

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Thank you @SenJohnThune for answering some tough questions from our Boys Staters. #SDBoysState

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Our executive officer, @crabe33, delivered an excellent motivational speech to close out our second day at #SDBoysState, despite the fact he was our fourth choice in speaker...

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Thank you @SenatorRounds for sharing your experience and advice with this year's Boys Staters!

[Northern State University @NorthernStateU]

Boys State 2019 is officially underway. Welcome to campus. #NorthernStateU #sdboysstate

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The next crop of SD Boys Staters has arrived! #SDBoysState

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The friendships forged at #SDBoysState will last a lifetime. Just ask @SDGovDaugaard and Department Commander Hugh Holmes. Both were in the City of Philadelphia in 1970.

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SEAMUS DUFFY (F) is your 2018 #SDBoysState Governor!

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The Federalist Party selects Seamus Duffy as their Governor candidate.

Isaac Olson selected as the Governor candidate for the Nationalist Party.

Let the real campaign for Governor of #SDBoysState commence!

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Strong public speaking skills are on display during the #SDBoysState political conventions. The races for attorney general and secretary of state nominations have been hotly contested.

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Party conventions have begun! Which Boys Staters will rise to the top and secure nominations at the state level? What key topics will form each party's platform? Stay tuned for updates!

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Randy Seiler found the hot button issue at #SDBoysState: how to keep our schools safe. Some say gun control, others suggest better mental health treatment options.

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#SDBoysState earned an A+ from @shantelkrebs after she quizzed the attendees on her job, the SD voting system and the four recognized political parties in SD.

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The next legislator to appear at #SDBoysState was @SenJohnThune, who shared his journey into politics and critical insight on the workings of the federal government.

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Thank you to @RepKristiNoem for stopping by #SDBoysState and answering a few questions from our esteemed media team.

[Dr. Tim Downs @drtimdowns]

Welcome to campus, @SDBoysState! I hope you have a great week and enjoy your time at #northernstateu. #SDBoysState

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The reigning, defending, undisputed #SDBoysState Governor, @bridger_gordon, delivers the opening speech of the session.

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New shirt, who dis? #SDBoysState