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Closing a ‘loophole’ or ‘fearmongering’ about noncitizens voting: South Dakota’s Amendment J

States Newsroom · October 16, 2026

A supporter of a state constitutional amendment on South Dakota’s Nov. 3 ballot says it would close a loophole in voting eligibility, while an opponent says it engages in “fearmongering.” The state constitution already affirms the right of U.S. citizens to vote. Amendment J, one of four questions on the ballot, asks…

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Closing a ‘loophole’ or ‘fearmongering’ about noncitizens voting: South Dakota’s Amendment J

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