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Mike Rounds

US Congress Twitter/X
#208
X Rank
5,301
Benchmarker Score
36
Posts
3,389
Likes
956
Comments
94
Avg Likes
27
Avg Comments
4,345
Total Engagement
121
Engagement Rate
9.8
Posts/Week
Every few days
Posting Regularity
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56,726 followers

Data last refreshed: April 15, 2026

Engagement metrics shown below reflect data as of this date. Current X stats may differ.

20 posts

Great to be in Humboldt today meeting with farmers from eastern South Dakota to discuss the issues impacting South Dakota agriculture, including the future of the Farm Bill. I always enjoy hearing ...

District & State Issues Farm Bill Apr 10, 2026 View on X
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Met with Mike Headley with the Sanford Underground Research Facility and Dr. Norbert Holtkamp who was recently appointed as the new director of the Fermi Lab based in Illinois. These two national l...

Science, Technology & Digital NASA & Space Apr 10, 2026 View on X
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At my request, representatives from the Office of the Inspector General of the Postal Service are on the ground in South Dakota right now collecting information on exactly what’s going on with our ...

Transportation & Infrastructure Freight & Logistics Apr 09, 2026 View on X
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Good to be in Walworth County near Selby today for the dedication of the WEB water treatment facility expansion. Appreciate the work these folks do to provide clean water that helps South Dakota fa...

District & State Issues Water Infrastructure Water Quality Apr 08, 2026 View on X
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Secretary Linda McMahon is in South Dakota today as part of her Returning Education to the States tour. I’ve been working with Secretary McMahon to put education back in the hands of parents, stat...

Education & Workforce K-12 Education School Choice Apr 08, 2026 View on X
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Had a great conversation with the current class of South Dakota Agricultural & Rural Leadership participants. Exciting to see South Dakotans pursue leadership and professional development in th...

District & State Issues Farm Bill Apr 08, 2026 View on X
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Brianna Mount, an Associate Professor at Black Hills State University and Dr. Jaret Heise, South Dakota Science and Technology Authority (SDSTA) Science Director stopped in to talk about the impact...

Science, Technology & Digital STEM Education Apr 08, 2026 View on X
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Sat down with Jennifer Beving, State Director at South Dakota Americans for Prosperity. It was good to catch up with her about the work her organization is doing in our state. https://t.co/WBv8yC1lsR

District & State Issues Voluntary Sector Apr 07, 2026 View on X
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Great to see Lemmon High School students in DC! I had a good time talking with them and answering their thoughtful questions. https://t.co/tsBknoB4QK

Education & Workforce K-12 Education Apr 07, 2026 View on X
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Met with members of the South Dakota Trucking Association. Good to get an update on the important work they do, as well as insight into how Congress can support the trucking industry. https://t.co/...

Transportation & Infrastructure Freight & Logistics Apr 07, 2026 View on X
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On Good Friday, we reflect on the love shown by Jesus in his death on the cross and the promise of what is to come. https://t.co/JdKnMSl26T

Personal & Human Interest Religious Liberty Apr 03, 2026 View on X
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President Trump’s FY27 budget puts America first: strengthening our military, cutting wasteful spending and refocusing taxpayer dollars. This budget focuses on keeping America strong and secure. Lo...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Federal Budget Pentagon Budget Apr 03, 2026 View on X
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Great to see my friend and fellow Jackrabbit Barry Dunn, President of SDSU. Always appreciate seeing SDSU folks in DC! Ears up! https://t.co/sEWvpT2875

Personal & Human Interest Higher Education Apr 02, 2026 View on X
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Had a good time meeting with South Dakota Association of Career and Technical Education leadership. We discussed the importance of CTE to the nation’s economy. https://t.co/HWp722FJw4

Education & Workforce Vocational Training K-12 Education Apr 02, 2026 View on X
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Today Artemis II has launched to send astronauts around the moon for the first time in 50 years. This ship is slated to travel further from our home than any human has before! This historic mission...

Science, Technology & Digital NASA & Space Apr 01, 2026 View on X
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Sat down with students from the University of South Dakota’s Center for Disabilities, Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities to get an update on the program and how it ...

District & State Issues Special Education Higher Education Apr 01, 2026 View on X
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Dr. Ed Vigna, a dentist from Nemo, SD, with the American Dental Association stopped in to talk about issues affecting their profession and patients. https://t.co/9R2Mvvgzta

Healthcare & Social Programs Public Health Apr 01, 2026 View on X
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Sat down with students from the University of South Dakota’s Center for Disabilities, Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities to get an update on the program and how it ...

Education & Workforce Special Education Higher Education Mar 27, 2026 View on X
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Good to meet with South Dakota representatives from Breakthrough T1D. We talked about the incredible advancements being made in type one diabetes research. https://t.co/kkkZlfhIDD

Healthcare & Social Programs Public Health Mar 27, 2026 View on X
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Visited with leadership from the South Dakota School of Mines, including President Dr. Brian Tande, for an update on their university and their priorities for the coming year. https://t.co/DhGxBLAggL

Education & Workforce Higher Education STEM Education Mar 27, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Apr 2026
#207

Content Categories

District & State Issues 10
Education & Workforce 8
Science, Technology & Digital 4
Personal & Human Interest 3
Constitutional & Electoral Reform 2

Topics & Themes

Higher Education K-12 Education Farm Bill Freight & Logistics NASA & Space Special Education Public Health STEM Education Federal Budget Voting Rights Religious Liberty Vocational Training Rural Connectivity Government Shutdown Counter-Terrorism CBP Republican Party Artificial Intelligence AI Regulation Student Loans

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 124 of 494 in US Congress

Posts
56
Mike: 42 ↓
Likes
61,770
Mike: 3,566 ↓
Comments
6,462
Mike: 1,006 ↓
Avg Likes
746.4
Mike: 84.9 ↓
Avg Comments
97.4
Mike: 24.0 ↓
Benchmarker Score
74,694
Mike: 5,578 ↓
Posts/Week
13.5
Mike: 9.8 ↓
Avg Post Length
226 chars
Mike: 254 ↑
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