South DakotaOpen Primaries
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The Latest On This Campaign
Most South Dakotans support open primaries, poll shows
Sep 4 2024
South Dakotans by a wide margin support a constitutional amendment that would change the way the state conducts primary elections, according to a scientific poll of 500 registered voters co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch.
Read MoreSouth Dakota’s Primary Election System is Broken
Sep 3 2024
“Our closed primary system is not fair to the 153,000 independent voters in the state. They deserve to have a voice in selecting the people who will lead the state. After all, democracy works best when all voters get to vote.”
Read MoreAmendment H advocates say it’s time for change
Jul 16 2024
Closed primaries are the current form of elections in South Dakota but one organization is pushing for change, hoping to create a more welcoming environment for all voters.
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