Legislature considering change in local election dates

Another step forward yesterday for a bill that would change local election dates in South Dakota.

It would move school and municipal election dates from the current April, May or June dates to either the June primary or November General Election. It passed out of the Senate Local Government committee Wednesday on a 5-2 vote.  

Senator Jim Bolin of Canton spoke in favor of the bill.

A number of county auditors spoke against the bill, including Sheri Lund from Lincoln County. She and others say it will be a logistical nightmare.

The measure would take effect in 2025. It earlier passed the House and now heads to the Senate floor.

 

 

 

 

(Thanks, Brookings Radio)