‘Absolute chaos’: State, local officials disagree on path forward amid delay in early voting

By: Makenzie Huber

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: April 16, 2026

Words: 1,363

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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County auditors and the state’s lead election official disagree about how to handle a delay of early and absentee voting for the June 2 primary election in South Dakota.

Codington County Auditor Brenda Hanten told local media on Wednesday that the county would begin early and absentee voting on time by using sample ballots as the county waits for official ballots, under the guidance of South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson.

Hanten walked …

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