South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined his peers from across the nation in calling for a peaceful transition of power this election.
He joins 51 other Attorneys General from US states and territories in the call to support the nation's democratic system.
Jackley said it’s a concern with merit.
"I think everybody recognizes the divisiveness of this election across our nation," Jackley said. "I was certainly concerned enough nationally to be a part of this. I’ve always promoted we can have disagreements and not be disagreeable, and I think that’s what separates the Attorneys General from Washington (DC). I just see, nationally, there are going to be some likely issues, and we felt we could be a responsible, calming voice.”
He said the value of your vote shouldn’t be forgotten.
“A lot of Americans have sacrificed for us to have the right to vote," Jackley said. "I’d just encourage all South Dakotans to go exercise that freedom to vote, and hopefully we have a safe and good election day.”
Polls are open in South Dakota until 7 p.m. local time.