South Dakota Secretary of State

The Government Operations and Audit Committee’s November meeting looked at three major issues tied to voter interests: education, election integrity and the governor’s spending.

A total of three ballot questions are approved for signature petitions this election cycle in South Dakota.

The Government Oversight and Audit Committee, or GOAC, subpoenaed South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson. 

Secretary of State Monae Johnson announced a new award for two South Dakotan “young leaders who are making a difference in the community.”

Attorney General Marty Jackley said, in his opinion, a new law requiring the Secretary of State to update the statewide voter registration file does not conflict with existing laws that limit voter registration information.

Following the release of some private information by the Secretary of State’s office, many expect the state to be sued.

The South Dakota Secretary of State’s office is apologizing after it mistakenly released information about individuals applying for public assistance.

A bill updating voter registration residency requirements advances out of the House State Affairs Committee.

Republican Secretary of State Monae Johnson says she intends run for the office again in 2026.

The ballots are in, and the results have largely taken their final shape.