Supporters of various causes have spent countless hours this summer, scouring the landscape for signatures to get their passions on the ballot in 2016. At one time as many as 16 different proposed constitutional amendments and initiated measures were all possibilities to take up real estate along with candidates on the 2016 general election ballot. While a full ballot may take you extra time at your polling place, County Auditors across the state, like Jill Hanson in Beadle County, say election night 2016 could be one to forget…
An election workshop is taking place in Pierre the remainder of the week. Hanson is unable to go but says issues regarding the possible size of the ballots could be discussed…
Hanson says it could take a long time on election night to get results…
Another issue that could face Auditors across the state is any potential lawsuits regarding valid signatures in getting a measure on the ballot. Legal delays could possibly effect when and how soon official ballots could be ordered and printed.