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Legislature Sends 60% Threshold Amendment to 2026 Ballot
South Dakota voters will be asked in November 2026 whether to increase the approval threshold for constitutional amendments from a simple majority to 60 percent.
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New Campaign Finance Reporting Requirements Effective July 2025
A new law effective July 1, 2025 requires candidates running for legislative or county office to file a pre-primary campaign finance report.
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Legislature Approves Several New Restrictions on Citizen Ballot Measures
South Dakota legislature passed restrictions on citizen ballot initiatives, including shortening petition collection periods and requiring signatures from specific geographic areas.
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South Dakota Voters to Decide on Citizenship Voting Requirement Amendment in 2026
A constitutional amendment will appear on the 2026 ballot to explicitly state that only U.S. citizens may vote in South Dakota elections.