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Deadline to Register for South Dakota Primary Approaches

Deadline to Register for South Dakota Primary Approaches

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Those wanting to cast a ballot in the upcoming South Dakota primary are running out of time to become a part of the process

South Dakota Secretary of State Shantel Krebs says voter registration numbers are increasing

There are 520-thousand 636 registered voters in South Dakota with 54-thousand 55 inactive voters.  As of May 5th, there are over 240-thousand registered Republicans, and 167-thousand registered Democrats.  Those claiming to be Independent or without a party affiliation are 109-thousand strong and there are 506 registered for the Constitution party.  Twenty-one hundred 47 are listed as other.  Those who can’t wait until the June primary can vote right now

The Democratic primary is open to all registered Democrats and voters registered as Independent with no party affiliation.  The Republican primary is limited to registered Republicans only.  Krebs says you can follow election information on your smart device by downloaded the Vote 605 mobile app.

 

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