South Dakotans approve a state constitutional ban on noncitizens voting

By: South Dakota Searchlight staff

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: November 4, 2026

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Last Updated: 5 days, 17 hours ago

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South Dakota voters approved a state constitutional amendment Tuesday specifying that non-U.S. citizens are disqualified from voting.

The Associated Press called the race at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday with 62% of the votes in favor of Amendment J and 38% against it. About 72% of statewide votes had been counted.

The state constitution already affirms the right of U.S. citizens to vote, while state laws criminalize noncitizens voting. Opponents said the amendment is unnecessary …

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