South Dakota Votes on Abortion, Marijuana, and Tax Reforms

Key ballot measures could reshape state policies on abortion rights, marijuana legalization, and food sales taxes.

South Dakota's proposed constitutional amendment would protect abortion rights, allowing unrestricted access during the first trimester and regulated access through the second trimester.
A pending lawsuit challenges the abortion measure's validity, alleging misconduct in signature gathering, with a court hearing set for December.
Voters are reconsidering the legalization of recreational marijuana, which would allow adults 21 and older to possess and cultivate limited amounts.
A ballot measure seeks to eliminate the state sales tax on food, potentially reducing state revenue by $124 million annually.
A 'jungle primary' proposal aims to end partisan primaries, allowing all candidates to run on a single ballot, but faces opposition from major political parties.