Democratic board joins party leaders, formally opposing Open Primaries

South Dakota Democratic Party Executive Committee takes official stance on Amendment H

Aug 08, 2024

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A Sioux Falls resident votes in the city and school board election at Southern Hills United Methodist Church on April 9, 2024. (Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight) — (Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight)

The executive board of the South Dakota Democratic Party voted on Thursday to oppose Constitutional Amendment H, a ballot measure that would open up primary elections to all voters regardless of party affiliation.

Currently, Democrats and Republicans conduct their own party primaries to choose their nominees for t…

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John Hult SD Searchlight

John is the senior reporter for South Dakota Searchlight. He has more than 15 years experience covering criminal justice, the environment and public affairs in South Dakota, including more than a decade at the Sioux falls Argus Leader.