Theme of this year’s South Dakota ballot issues: Let’s make life tougher

By: Dana Hess

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: September 19, 2026

Words: 1,054

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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As they cast their ballots now through Election Day on Nov. 3, voters will decide on four constitutional amendments, all courtesy of the South Dakota Legislature. Three of the amendments reflect their origins in a Legislature that’s top-heavy with Republicans. Those three deal with popular Republican topics: tinkering with voting rights, looking to squeeze out expanded Medicaid and making it tougher for citizens to have their say in changes to the state constitution.

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