Voter Ballots and Runoff Risks | Pierre News

With the Republican primary runoff looming, thousands of voters have switched parties, reigniting concerns over ballot access after last year’s chaotic Sioux Falls election. Voters report delays—some didn’t receive ballots until July, others arrived too late or faced empty ballot boxes. The ACLU is pushing for transparency with a public records request to stop future disenfranchisement. But this time, county auditors are better prepared: a 45-day absentee window, early mailouts, and ample backup supplies mean smoother voting. In-person drop-offs are still available for unsubmitted absentee ballots, and voters have been notified of minor polling location changes—making this election’s logistics more reliable than ever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/70ed69e0071fb0cb