SD: Civic Engagement & Voting
SD voting advocates hope to avoid ballot challenges seen in primary
Just a few months after some South Dakota absentee ballots were illegally challenged, officials are concerned slow mail delivery could affect …
Caregiving, financial security among top concerns of older SD voters
Voters over age 50 reliably show up to the polls in large numbers but sometimes candidates overlook them. In 2020, 138,000 South Dakotans ages 45-64 …
More power to SD poll watchers this Election Day
A new South Dakota law will give poll watchers in the state more power on Election Day. Some say that could interfere with voting. A bill passed in …
Report urges lawmakers to take public health approach on legal cannabis
As South Dakotans approach a vote on recreational cannabis, a new paper makes recommendations to policymakers on implementing its legality. The …
Report: Abortion restrictions cost SD’s economy $670 million annually
Abortion bans and restrictions limit women's participation in the workforce, according to a new analysis that quantifies the negative impacts on …
New group asks SD abortion petition signers to rescind
South Dakota's Secretary of State received more than enough signatures to get a decision on abortion rights on the November ballot but some signees ar…
Ballot dropbox ban a barrier in SD primary
South Dakota's June 4 primary will be the first national election here since ballot dropboxes were banned in 2023. It is one of 12 states to ban …
Measure to end sales tax on groceries could go to SD voters
South Dakotans face high prices at the grocery store and some are working to ease the burden. A new report from the Federal Trade Commission finds …
SD lawmakers debate signature rules for ballot initiatives
South Dakota is once again at the center of a debate about the future of direct democracy. A legislative plan would shake up signature rules for …
South Dakota gets 'C-plus' grade for redistricting
A non-partisan political group is out with state-by-state grades for recent redistricting efforts, including South Dakota. Common Cause gives South …
Voting in SD: How does change of address affect registration?
When it comes to elections, all eyes are on the 2024 vote. Civic-engagement groups in South Dakota are trying to make sure people needing help with …
National Civility Month: Can a Respectful Tone Ever Return to Politics?
August is National Civility Month, and finding common ground in politics without name-calling might seem like an insurmountable task. A South Dakota …