Voting and Election Laws

A new agreement between the Justice Department and Bennett County helps Native Americans receive equal voting opportunities.

Proponents said the bill would have given more South Dakotans access to the states most important elections, namely the state Republican Primary.

Federal laws protect voting rights for people with disabilities, but many still experience barriers, which can lead to lower voter turnout.

Opponents of nonresident voting are intensifying allegations against the Minnehaha County Commission. But members of the commission say the issue is out of their hands.

Amendment H aims to change the way South Dakotans vote in primary elections. It’s one of seven ballot and initiated measures in front of state voters this year.

Constitutional Amendment H is one of many questions South Dakota voters will have to answer this election cycle.

The Bennett County government agrees to open a satellite voting location to better serve indigenous communities.

Under the act, voters would have to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote.

It was a busy, at times tense meeting in the Minnehaha County Administration building this week as election integrity concerns drew a significant crowd.

An anti-abortion rights group is suing the backers of a constitutional amendment to enshrine protections for the procedure.