All News — South Dakota

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.

A new law effective July 1, 2025 requires candidates running for legislative or county office to file a pre-primary campaign finance report.

South Dakota legislature passed restrictions on citizen ballot initiatives, including shortening petition collection periods and requiring signatures from specific geographic areas.

A constitutional amendment will appear on the 2026 ballot to explicitly state that only U.S. citizens may vote in South Dakota elections.