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South Dakota 1890 ballot measures
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In 1890, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 4.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved zero and rejected three measures.
On the ballot
November 4, 1890
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native American Suffrage Amendment | Race and ethnicity; American Indian issues; Suffrage | Prohibit Native Americans who sustain tribal relations, receive support from the United States government, or hold untaxable land from voting in elections held under the state constitution |
|
29,053 (43%) |
38,362 (57%) |
|
| State Debt Limit Amendment | Debt limits | Limit debts to $500,000 for extraordinary expenses, public improvements, or revenue shortfalls |
|
15,787 (24%) |
50,742 (76%) |
|
| Women's Suffrage Amendment | Sex and gender; Suffrage | Provide for women's suffrage in state constitution |
|
22,972 (33%) |
45,682 (67%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1890 ballot measures
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