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Mike Rounds

Republican
US Congress Twitter/X
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#310
X Rank
11,833
Benchmarker Score
166
Posts
5,285
Likes
3,274
Comments
32
Avg Likes
20
Avg Comments
8,559
Total Engagement
52
Engagement Rate
9.4
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Daily
Posting Regularity
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57,072 followers

Data last refreshed: August 08, 2026

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

20 posts

I had the opportunity to speak to interns from across Capitol Hill as part of our summer lecture series. Appreciated all of their thoughtful questions. We couldn’t do our work without interns! http...

Education & Workforce Higher Education Aug 04, 2026 View on X
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South Dakota delegates from Girls and Boys Nation came to visit while on their trip to our nation’s Capital. Good to visit with these young leaders! https://t.co/IQOp9coiKK

District & State Issues K-12 Education Aug 04, 2026 View on X
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Good to meet with the South Dakota Agri-Business Association's Tomorrow's Ag Leaders (TAL) Class of 2026! We had a great discussion about how we can shape farm policy to best support the future of ...

District & State Issues Farm Bill Aug 04, 2026 View on X
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Great to sit down with the South Dakota Association of Cooperatives to talk about the issues facing South Dakota agriculture, including the Farm Bill, workforce needs and input costs. Appreciate he...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Farm Bill Inflation Aug 04, 2026 View on X
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South Dakota Special Educators came by to discuss funding for schools and students with disabilities. Appreciate all they do for students across South Dakota. https://t.co/CUtsDEQnPL

Education & Workforce Special Education K-12 Education Aug 04, 2026 View on X
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Visited Sturgis this past weekend for the Annual Raising of the Flags ceremony. We placed 800 American flags in Freedom Field at the Buffalo Chip to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice to d...

Defense & National Security Armed Forces Veterans Affairs Aug 04, 2026 View on X
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Glad to host the South Dakota delegation interns this morning! Enjoyed hearing about their experiences interning on Capitol Hill this summer. Thank you for your hard work! https://t.co/ZPPNCkuhkA

Education & Workforce Higher Education Jul 30, 2026 View on X
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Enjoyed visiting with members of the South Dakota Corn Growers Association to hear about their operations. They agree - we need year round E15! https://t.co/62ynazAbA0

Environment & Energy Farm Bill Clean Energy Jul 30, 2026 View on X
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This past week, I hosted the first Rapid Artificial Intelligence event. It was great to bring together leaders from across industries for conversations on the future of AI and America's leadership ...

Science, Technology & Digital Artificial Intelligence Jul 30, 2026 View on X
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Always good to see the crew from South Dakota Soybean. Appreciate them coming in to give an update on their operations and talk about input cost challenges. https://t.co/yYkzVXDadU

District & State Issues Farm Bill Inflation Jul 27, 2026 View on X
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Good to have South Dakota Dairy Producers in last week to talk about the Farm Bill and get an update on dairy production in the state. https://t.co/F8wdITePv6

Legislative & Congressional Activity Farm Bill Jul 27, 2026 View on X
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Great news for South Dakota! This waiver puts education decisions back where they belong and will benefit students, families and teachers across our state.

Education & Workforce K-12 Education Jul 24, 2026 View on X
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I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on the United States Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors. One of the most rewarding parts of my work in the Senate is nominating young South Dakotans to...

Defense & National Security Armed Forces Pentagon Budget Jul 24, 2026 View on X
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A big thank you to our DC summer interns, Bailey from Woonsocket, Cade from Sioux Falls, Olivia from Milbank and Baylie from Webster, for all your hard work this summer. Wishing each of you the ver...

Personal & Human Interest N/A Jul 22, 2026 View on X
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Sara Bird from Elk Point with National Association of School Psychologists came by to discuss her work caring for South Dakota students. Appreciated hearing her perspective. https://t.co/4jh40g40R7

Education & Workforce K-12 Education Mental Health Jul 22, 2026 View on X
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Several South Dakota members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America stopped by my DC office. I enjoyed hearing about their program and the leadership opportunities provided for students in South Da...

District & State Issues K-12 Education Voluntary Sector Jul 22, 2026 View on X
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Met with leadership from the Sioux Falls Regional Airport for an update on their new terminal construction project. They’re adding up to five new gates, which will give them the opportunity to add ...

Transportation & Infrastructure Air Traffic & FAA Jul 21, 2026 View on X
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Members of the South Dakota Broadcasters Association came by to discuss the importance of the AM in Every Vehicle Act. Appreciate them taking the time to stop by! https://t.co/0k7G7Y5j49

Legislative & Congressional Activity N/A Jul 21, 2026 View on X
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Saddened to hear of the passing of Denny Sanford. Denny was a giant in South Dakota who was constantly working to make our state a better place through philanthropy. Specifically, he gave his money...

Personal & Human Interest Voluntary Sector STEM Education Higher Education Jul 18, 2026 View on X
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My prayers are with the family of Elmer Karl after his passing. Elmer was a true gentleman who treated every customer like a friend. The impact he made on his hometown of Gregory will live on as a ...

Personal & Human Interest Small Business Jul 16, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Aug 2026
+1 #310
Jul 2026
-16 #311
Jun 2026
-23 #295
May 2026
-32 #272
Apr 2026
#240

Content Categories

District & State Issues 43
Education & Workforce 25
Defense & National Security 12
Healthcare & Social Programs 12
Housing & Urban Development 12

Topics & Themes

K-12 Education Farm Bill Small Business Higher Education Armed Forces HUD Affordable Housing Tax Reform Income Tax Vocational Training Public Health Veterans Affairs STEM Education Freight & Logistics Clean Energy Federal Budget Artificial Intelligence Tribal Affairs Voluntary Sector Arts & Culture

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 126 of 503 in US Congress

Posts
365
Mike: 202 ↓
Likes
410,620
Mike: 6,463 ↓
Comments
36,131
Mike: 3,573 ↓
Avg Likes
880.5
Mike: 32.0 ↓
Avg Comments
84.9
Mike: 17.7 ↓
Benchmarker Score
482,881
Mike: 13,609 ↓
Posts/Week
17.1
Mike: 9.4 ↓
Avg Post Length
237 chars
Mike: 262 ↑
Trending Topics (Top Quartile)
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