SDDP Stances on Ballot Measures

SD Democratic Party Stances on Ballot Measures in November Election

Rapid City, SD – This weekend, State Central Committee members voted whether to support or oppose most of the measures that will appear on the November general election ballot. The SCC did not vote on Referred Law 21 because a resolution was not submitted. However, the South Dakota Democratic Party platform does state that we “support individual and local landowner rights”.

Below are the stances of the South Dakota Democratic Party on the 2024 General Election ballot measures:

Amendment E: An amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, updating references to certain officeholders and persons. SUPPORT

Amendment F: An amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, authorizing the state to impose work requirements on certain individuals who are eligible for expanded Medicaid. OPPOSE

Amendment G: An initiated Amendment Establishing a Right to Abortion in the State Constitution. SUPPORT

Initiated Measure 28: An Initiated Measure Prohibiting Taxes on Anything Sold for Human Consumption. SUPPORT

Initiated Measure 29: An Initiated Measure Legalizing the Recreational Use, Possession, and Distribution of Marijuana. SUPPORT

Amendment H: An amendment to the South Dakota Constitution Establishing Top-Two Primary Elections. OPPOSE

• Last month, SDDP Executive Director Dan Ahlers sent a letter of opposition to Amendment H

“I am proud of this group of dedicated Democrats who had deep conversations about each of these ballot measures and how they will impact South Dakotans and our state government,” said SDDP Chair Shane Merrill. “I am thankful that each person was given a chance to voice their opinions on these ballot measures that will have lasting impacts on South Dakota. Our goal is to help voters and make sure they have all the information they need as they head to the polls.”

For questions, you can contact the SDDP Executive Director Dan Ahlers at [email protected] or 605-940-3071. You can also contact the SDDP office at 605-271-5405 or email [email protected].