South Dakota Constitutional Amendment L: 60% vote to amend the constitution

On the November 3, 2026 ballot. Ask the guide what a yes vote and a no vote would each do, in the official wording.

The question on the ballot

Constitutional Amendment L. Title: An Amendment to the South Dakota Constitution Requiring that a Proposed Constitutional Amendment or Revision Receive an Affirmative Vote of Sixty Percent of the Votes Cast. Attorney General Explanation: The State Constitution provides that any proposed constitutional amendment or revision must be submitted to the voters for approval. Currently, a proposed constitutional amendment or revision becomes part of the Constitution if approved by a majority of the votes cast. This proposed Constitutional Amendment increases the number of votes required for a proposed constitutional amendment or revision to become part of the Constitution. If passed, further constitutional amendments must receive an affirmative vote of sixty percent of the votes cast to be implemented. Vote “Yes” to adopt the amendment. Vote “No” to leave the Constitution as it is.

Where, when and how to vote

The guide doesn't answer these. The current, official answers are with South Dakota Secretary of State.

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