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South Dakota 1958 ballot measures
In 1958, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 4.
- Five of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved three (60%) and rejected two (40%) measures.
On the ballot
November 4, 1958
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment A | Local government | Allow municipalities to adopt a Home Rule Charter government |
|
94,599 (48%) |
104,138 (52%) |
|
| Amendment B | Tax exemptions | Require assessors to deduct land used for public highways on section lines and other property used exclusively for highway purposes from taxable land assessments |
|
110,565 (55%) |
89,347 (45%) |
|
| Amendment C | State executive; State executive; State executive structure | Establish a line of succession for the Governor's office |
|
120,511 (61%) |
76,628 (39%) |
|
| Amendment D | Voting age | Reduce the eligible voting age to 18 |
|
71,033 (34%) |
137,942 (66%) |
|
| Amendment E | Residency requirements | Allow voters who move within the state to retain their right to vote in their previous precinct until they establish a new voting residence |
|
127,541 (64%) |
71,675 (36%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1958 ballot measures
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