One citizen, one vote. It’s a simple concept, and it has served us well throughout our state’s existence. South Dakota has been a trailblazer for democracy, from citizen-initiated measures to citizen-initiated constitutional amendments.
But at times, our state has fallen prey to legislation tailored to appeal to cheap political points and fearmongering. And at times, lawsuits have forced the state to improve access to voter registration availability.
South Dakota has new requirements for voter registration, and if you fail to complete them, you will be registered as a “federal-only” voter and lose your right to vote in state and local elections.
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