South Dakota governor signs bill into law requiring proof of citizenship for new voter registrations

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 1,385

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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A new state law will require people to prove their citizenship when they register to vote in South Dakota state and local elections.

Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden signed the legislation Thursday. An emergency clause puts the law into effect immediately, before the June 2 primary election, rather than the usual July 1 effective date of new laws. The voter registration deadline for the primary election is May 18.

“In South Dakota, we do things …

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