New requirement for combined state, local elections brings dizzying array of ballot variations

By: Makenzie Huber

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: May 1, 2026

Words: 1,252

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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A new South Dakota law intended to make voting easier is doing the opposite for some of the people running elections.

The new law requires cities and schools to hold their elections with the statewide primary in June or the general election in November, rather than on separate dates. Lawmakers hope the change will increase turnout, but it has some county auditors producing a staggering number of ballot variations in the interest of voter convenience.

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