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Federal appeals court grants hearing in S.D. ballot case
Elections and votingAttorney General Jackley says a federal appeals court will hear a dispute involving a South Dakota ballot question.
The Ballot South Dakota DeskOct 3, 2026
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News · SD
Kristi Noem files for divorce; comedians respond
Elections and votingKristi Noem filed for divorce from Bryon Noem after 34 years of marriage, prompting jokes about the couple’s split.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · SD
What to know about South Dakota’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingSouth Dakota voters will choose a governor and a U.S. House member on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot South Dakota DeskOct 1, 2026
News · SD
Kristi Noem seeks divorce after 34 years of marriage
Health careThe former South Dakota governor and homeland security secretary filed court papers seeking to end her marriage to Bryon Noem.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · SD
Jackley, lawmakers split on Medicaid ballot measure
Health careAmendment I’s ballot language says expanded Medicaid would end if federal support falls below 90%, but its sponsors dispute that reading.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · SD
Jackley says Medicaid measure would trigger repeal
Health careAttorney General Marty Jackley’s ballot wording conflicts with lawmakers who say Amendment I would only give the Legislature authority to reconsider expansion.
The Ballot South Dakota DeskSep 20, 2026
News · SD
Advance voting opens Friday for South Dakota election
Elections and votingRegistered South Dakota voters can cast ballots in person or by mail ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
The Ballot South Dakota News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · SD
Johnson warns mail ballot rule could disrupt midterms
Elections and votingSouth Dakota’s secretary of state says immediate implementation could cause mistakes and delays, while the attorney general supports lifting a court block.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
News · SD
Johnson, Jackley split on timing of mail ballot rules
Elections and votingSouth Dakota’s election chief warns against immediate implementation, while the attorney general’s office supports lifting a court block.
The Ballot South Dakota DeskSep 15, 2026