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South Dakota
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Ballot measure · CertifiedLetter I: Conditioning expanded Medicaid on federal funding level
This constitutional amendment would make the state’s expanded Medicaid requirement depend on the level of federal medical assistance.
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Letter I: Conditioning expanded Medicaid on federal funding level
This constitutional amendment would make the state’s expanded Medicaid requirement depend on the level of federal medical assistance.
Official ballot wording
An amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, conditioning the requirement of expanded Medicaid on the level of federal medical assistance.
Yes means you support making expanded Medicaid conditional on the federal funding level described in the amendment.
No means you do not support adding that funding condition to the state constitution.
Financial impact
Information incomplete on the Secretary of State page reviewed; no fiscal note was linked on the official ballot-questions page for this measure.
Supporters’ strongest case
The strongest official source I found is the measure title itself, which says the amendment would condition expanded Medicaid on the level of federal medical assistance. I found no official pro statement on the Secretary of State page reviewed.
Opponents’ strongest case
The strongest official source I found is the measure title itself, which shows it would add a federal-funding condition to expanded Medicaid. I found no official con statement on the Secretary of State page reviewed.
Key facts
- Official letter assigned by the Secretary of State: I.
- Referred by the 2025 Legislature as HJR 5001.
- Validated 3/6/2025.
- The Secretary of State lists it under 2026 general election ballot measures.
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Official2026 Ballot Questions — South Dakota Secretary of State↗OfficialPotential Ballot Questions: South Dakota Secretary of State↗Ballot measure · CertifiedLetter J: Requiring U.S. citizenship to vote
This constitutional amendment would say that only U.S. citizens may vote in South Dakota.
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Letter J: Requiring U.S. citizenship to vote
This constitutional amendment would say that only U.S. citizens may vote in South Dakota.
Official ballot wording
An amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, clarifying that an individual must be a citizen of the United States to be eligible to vote.
Yes means you support adding the citizenship requirement to the state constitution.
No means you do not support adding that constitutional voting requirement.
Financial impact
Information incomplete on the Secretary of State page reviewed; no fiscal note was linked on the official ballot-questions page for this measure.
Supporters’ strongest case
The strongest official source I found is the measure title itself, which says the amendment would clarify that a person must be a U.S. citizen to vote. I found no official pro statement on the Secretary of State page reviewed.
Opponents’ strongest case
The strongest official source I found is the measure title itself, which shows the measure would add a citizenship requirement to voting eligibility. I found no official con statement on the Secretary of State page reviewed.
Key facts
- Official letter assigned by the Secretary of State: J.
- Referred by the 2025 Legislature as SJR 503.
- Validated 3/12/2025.
- The Secretary of State lists it under 2026 general election ballot measures.
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Official2026 Ballot Questions — South Dakota Secretary of State↗OfficialPotential Ballot Questions: South Dakota Secretary of State↗Ballot measure · CertifiedLetter K: Establishing a trust for the unclaimed property fund
This constitutional amendment would create a trust related to the state’s unclaimed property fund.
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Letter K: Establishing a trust for the unclaimed property fund
This constitutional amendment would create a trust related to the state’s unclaimed property fund.
Official ballot wording
An amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, establishing the trust for unclaimed property fund.
Yes means you support creating the constitutional trust for unclaimed property.
No means you do not support creating that constitutional trust.
Financial impact
Information incomplete on the Secretary of State page reviewed; no fiscal note was linked on the official ballot-questions page for this measure.
Supporters’ strongest case
The strongest official source I found is the measure title itself, which says it would establish a trust for the unclaimed property fund. I found no official pro statement on the Secretary of State page reviewed.
Opponents’ strongest case
The strongest official source I found is the measure title itself, which shows the measure would create a constitutional trust structure for unclaimed property. I found no official con statement on the Secretary of State page reviewed.
Key facts
- Official letter assigned by the Secretary of State: K.
- Referred by the 2025 Legislature as SJR 505.
- Validated 3/12/2025.
- The Secretary of State lists it under 2026 general election ballot measures.
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Official2026 Ballot Questions — South Dakota Secretary of State↗OfficialPotential Ballot Questions: South Dakota Secretary of State↗Ballot measure · CertifiedLetter L: Requiring 60% approval to pass a constitutional amendment
This constitutional amendment would raise the approval threshold for future constitutional amendments to 60% of votes cast.
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Letter L: Requiring 60% approval to pass a constitutional amendment
This constitutional amendment would raise the approval threshold for future constitutional amendments to 60% of votes cast.
Official ballot wording
An amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, requiring that a constitutional amendment receive an affirmative vote of sixty percent of the votes cast before the measure is enacted.
Yes means you support requiring 60% approval for constitutional amendments.
No means you do not support raising the approval threshold for constitutional amendments.
Financial impact
Information incomplete on the Secretary of State page reviewed; no fiscal note was linked on the official ballot-questions page for this measure.
Supporters’ strongest case
The strongest official source I found is the measure title itself, which says it would require 60% approval for constitutional amendments. I found no official pro statement on the Secretary of State page reviewed.
Opponents’ strongest case
The strongest official source I found is the measure title itself, which shows it would make future constitutional amendments harder to pass. I found no official con statement on the Secretary of State page reviewed.
Key facts
- Official letter assigned by the Secretary of State: L.
- Referred by the 2025 Legislature as HJR 5003.
- Validated 3/12/2025.
- The Secretary of State lists it under 2026 general election ballot measures.
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Official2026 Ballot Questions — South Dakota Secretary of State↗OfficialPotential Ballot Questions: South Dakota Secretary of State↗Federal race · CertifiedU.S. Senate: United States Senator
South Dakota’s U.S. Senate seat represents the state in the U.S. Senate, where senators make federal laws, vote on the federal budget, confirm or reject many presidential nominees, and approve or block treaties.
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U.S. Senate: United States Senator
South Dakota’s U.S. Senate seat represents the state in the U.S. Senate, where senators make federal laws, vote on the federal budget, confirm or reject many presidential nominees, and approve or block treaties.
What this office does
Represents South Dakota in the United States Senate and helps write and vote on federal laws, budgets, nominations, and treaties.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Key facts
- Official candidate list shows 2 active certified candidates for this race.
- Julian Beaudion appears on the official list as withdrawn and is excluded.
- This is a statewide federal race, not a ballot measure.
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Official2026 General Election Candidate List↗Statewide race · CertifiedGovernor and Lieutenant Governor: Governor and Lieutenant Governor
The governor is South Dakota’s chief executive. The office runs state government, signs or vetoes bills, proposes the state budget, and oversees state agencies. The lieutenant governor serves in place of the governor if needed.
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Governor and Lieutenant Governor: Governor and Lieutenant Governor
The governor is South Dakota’s chief executive. The office runs state government, signs or vetoes bills, proposes the state budget, and oversees state agencies. The lieutenant governor serves in place of the governor if needed.
What this office does
Runs the executive branch of South Dakota state government, with authority over state agencies, the state budget proposal, and veto power over legislation.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Key facts
- This is a statewide executive race.
- Candidates run as governor and lieutenant governor tickets on the official list.
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Official2026 General Election Candidate List↗Statewide race · CertifiedSecretary of State: Secretary of State
The secretary of state helps run South Dakota elections, keeps official state business records, and handles other state filing duties assigned by law.
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Secretary of State: Secretary of State
The secretary of state helps run South Dakota elections, keeps official state business records, and handles other state filing duties assigned by law.
What this office does
Oversees elections administration and state business filings for South Dakota.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Key facts
- Official candidate list shows 3 active candidates for this office.
- This is a statewide executive office.
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Official2026 General Election Candidate List↗Statewide race · CertifiedAttorney General: Attorney General
The attorney general is South Dakota’s chief lawyer. The office represents the state in court and gives legal advice to state agencies and officials.
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Attorney General: Attorney General
The attorney general is South Dakota’s chief lawyer. The office represents the state in court and gives legal advice to state agencies and officials.
What this office does
Serves as South Dakota’s chief legal officer and represents the state in legal matters.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Key facts
- This is a statewide executive office.
- Official candidate list shows 1 active candidate for this office.
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Official2026 General Election Candidate List↗Statewide race · CertifiedState Auditor: State Auditor
The state auditor reviews how state money is handled and helps check public spending records.
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State Auditor: State Auditor
The state auditor reviews how state money is handled and helps check public spending records.
What this office does
Audits and reviews state financial records and spending.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Key facts
- This is a statewide executive office.
- Official candidate list shows 2 active candidates for this office.
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Official2026 General Election Candidate List↗Statewide race · CertifiedState Treasurer: State Treasurer
The state treasurer holds and manages state funds, helps invest public money, and processes certain state payments.
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State Treasurer: State Treasurer
The state treasurer holds and manages state funds, helps invest public money, and processes certain state payments.
What this office does
Manages South Dakota’s public funds and cash handling.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Key facts
- This is a statewide executive office.
- Official candidate list shows 2 active candidates for this office.
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Official2026 General Election Candidate List↗Statewide race · CertifiedCommissioner of School and Public Lands: Commissioner of School and Public Lands
This office manages state trust lands and other public lands and resources that help support South Dakota schools and public institutions.
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Commissioner of School and Public Lands: Commissioner of School and Public Lands
This office manages state trust lands and other public lands and resources that help support South Dakota schools and public institutions.
What this office does
Manages state trust lands and related public land resources for the benefit of schools and other public beneficiaries.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Key facts
- This is a statewide executive office.
- Official candidate list shows 2 active candidates for this office.
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Official2026 General Election Candidate List↗Statewide race · CertifiedPublic Utilities Commissioner: Public Utilities Commissioner
The Public Utilities Commission regulates some utility services in South Dakota, including certain electricity, gas, telephone, and transportation issues.
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Public Utilities Commissioner: Public Utilities Commissioner
The Public Utilities Commission regulates some utility services in South Dakota, including certain electricity, gas, telephone, and transportation issues.
What this office does
Regulates selected public utilities and related services in South Dakota.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Key facts
- This is a statewide elected office.
- Official candidate list shows 2 active candidates for this office.
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Official2026 General Election Candidate List↗Last checked September 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM. AI-drafted from official election sources. Always confirm your sample ballot with your state or local election office.