Voting and Election Laws

A U.S. District Court Judge is ruling that a new state law is unconstitutional. The law passed earlier this year and moved the filing deadline for citizen-led ballot initiatives to nine months ahead of the general election.

Attorney General Marty Jackley said, in his opinion, a new law requiring the Secretary of State to update the statewide voter registration file does not conflict with existing laws that limit voter registration information.

More than six thousand mailers are being delivered across South Dakota urging residents to register to vote. The organization behind the outreach is targeting the least represented communities in the state.

It might not feel like it, but election season is here for many communities. From mayors to school boards, these oft-overlooked elections often have significant consequences for South Dakotans.

A ballot question committee is asking federal courts to toss a pending law moving up the deadline to submit petition signatures.

A health care advocacy network is filing a legal challenge against the state to prevent a new law from going into effect.

On the final day of the 100th legislative session, lawmakers upheld the veto killing a bill changing the petition gathering process for constitutional amendments. The two chambers split in the vote to overturn that veto.

Gov. Larry Rhoden is signing several bills addressing South Dakota election laws.

Gov. Larry Rhoden vetoes a bill changing the petition gathering process for constitutional amendments.

A group is urging Gov. Larry Rhoden to veto a bill changing the petition gathering process for constitutional amendments.