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News Watch October update: Whitney, Pfankuch receive honors
The latest news about South Dakota News Watch from the CEO.
Vote South Dakota forum aims to shed light on 'complicated' election
Students will team up with journalists to ask questions at the forum, which will feature PUC candidates and representatives from both sides of ballot measures to be decided in November.
South Dakota's top 5 campaign war chests
What it means for 2026: Fundraising sheds light on what could be one of the state's most contested and consequential election cycles.
Poll: Most South Dakota voters oppose recreational marijuana measure
The rate of opposition is consistent with a similar measure’s defeat in the 2022 election. But the level of support has dropped.
Poll: Majority of South Dakotans want new system for primary elections
Amendment H would establish “top-two” primaries for governor, Congress and state legislative and county races rather than political parties conducting separate primary contests.
Poll shows support for grocery tax repeal, but critics warn of budget crunch
Opponents say Initiated Measure 28 could prevent state from collecting tax on “consumable” items such as tobacco, toothpaste and toilet paper, which could prompt an income tax.
Poll: Amendment to expand South Dakota abortion rights has nearly 20-point lead
Scientific survey shows 53% of respondents support Constitutional Amendment G, which would reverse South Dakota's abortion ban. Opponents vow a court challenge.