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South Dakota 1974 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1976 →
← 1972
In 1976, voters decided on two statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 5.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved one (50%) and rejected one (50%) measures.
On the ballot
November 5, 1974
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment A | Initiative process; Impeachment; Legislative structure; Legislature; Redistricting; Legislative processes | Revise Legislative structure and powers |
|
86,293 (38%) |
138,590 (62%) |
|
| Amendment B | Initiative process; Legislative structure; Legislature; Constitutional rights; Legislature; Legislative processes | Replace Article VII to guarantee free and equal elections, expand voting rights, remove outdated provisions, and clarify legislative authority over election laws |
|
132,120 (60%) |
88,524 (40%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1974 ballot measures
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