In preparation for the upcoming General Election on November 5th, Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson is focused on ensuring the security and integrity of South Dakota’s elections. South Dakota takes a stringent approach to voter registration, with county auditors carefully reviewing all applications to confirm the eligibility of U.S. citizens. The state enforces strict voter ID laws, requiring verification before a vote can be cast, with acceptable forms of ID including a driver’s license, passport, tribal ID, or student ID with a photo.
South Dakota exclusively uses paper ballots and does not allow for ballot drop boxes, with bipartisan poll workers securely transporting the ballots to the county auditor for counting on machines that are not connected to the internet. This commitment to paper ballots, offline counting machines, photo ID requirements, and post-election audits is designed to reinforce the integrity of the election process.
For more information on election integrity in South Dakota, voters can visit the Secretary of State’s website. With these measures in place, South Dakota is working to ensure that the upcoming General Election is conducted securely and transparently, providing voters with confidence in the electoral process.
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