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South Dakota 1960 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1962 →
← 1958
In 1960, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in South Dakota on November 8.
- Four of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved three (75%) and rejected one (25%) measures.
On the ballot
November 8, 1960
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment A | Local government; Local government; Term limits | Allow all county officers to serve without term limit |
|
133,954 (54%) |
115,915 (46%) |
|
| Amendment B | Legislative structure; Redistricting | Prohibit dividing counties into multiple senatorial districts and limit each senatorial district to no more than two senators |
|
112,573 (47%) |
124,455 (53%) |
|
| Amendment C | Parole; Corrections | Establish the Board of Pardons and Paroles authority |
|
131,185 (57%) |
99,832 (43%) |
|
| Amendent D | Government continuity | Adopt measures to ensure government continuity in times of enemy attacks |
|
165,290 (72%) |
65,018 (28%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1960 ballot measures
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