Both republican Kristi Noem and democrat Billie Sutton are running as candidates that would push for more transparent state government in Pierre.

Current Governor Dennis Daugaard says they have made vast strides in open government during his terms……

Daugaard says when he became Governor, he was frustrated by the lack of information…….

Daugaard says there is always room for improvement…….

Daugaard will wrap up two terms as Governor at the end of the year.