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South Dakota 1956 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1958 →
← 1954
In 1956, voters decided on two statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 6.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- One of the measures was a veto referendum.
- Voters approved zero and rejected two measures.
On the ballot
November 6, 1956
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Referred Law 1 | Veterans | Expand Soldiers' Home authority, broaden eligibility, set financial and residency rules, and allow state liens for unpaid care |
|
127,392 (49%) |
132,475 (51%) |
|
| Succession of County Officials Amendment | Local government; Term limits | Allow county elected officials to serve two years in office and succeed themselves |
|
128,447 (49%) |
133,273 (51%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1956 ballot measures
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