New South Dakota law allows voters to challenge other voters' citizenship

Voters in South Dakota will soon be able to challenge other voters’ citizenship.

Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden signed legislation into law last week that authorizes challenges by individuals and election officials.

“We do a lot of things right in South Dakota, and our election integrity is something to be admired and emulated by other states,” Rhoden said in a news release.

The new law will not affect the June 2 primary election, because it won’t take effect until July 1, which is the regular effective date for new laws in the state.



https://southdakotasearchlight.com/2026/03/08/new-south-dakota-law-allows-voters-to-challenge-other-voters-citizenship/