Coverage dated May 16, 2024

An abortion rights initiative makes the ballot in conservative South Dakota

Headline from KOB 4

A abortion rights ballot initiative is going before South Dakota voters this November. The secretary of state's office says about 85% of the more than 55,000 signatures submitted in support of the ballot initiative were valid, exceeding the required 35,017 signatures.

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  1. The Dickinson Press

    Abortion-rights measure validated for South Dakota ballot, but challenge expected (opens The Dickinson Press)

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    The Dickinson Press's feed description

    Opponents have 30 days to challenge the validity of the petition.

  2. KOB 4

    An abortion rights initiative makes the ballot in conservative South Dakota (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    A abortion rights ballot initiative is going before South Dakota voters this November. The secretary of state's office says about 85% of the more than 55,000 signatures submitted in support of the ballot initiative were valid, exceeding the required 35,017 signatures.

  3. Bismarck Tribune

    Abortion rights initiative makes the ballot in conservative South Dakota (opens Bismarck Tribune)

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    Bismarck Tribune's feed description

    South Dakota voters will decide on abortion rights this fall, getting a chance at direct democracy on the contentious issue in a conservative state where a trigger law banning nearly

  4. NBC News

    Abortion rights amendment qualifies for the South Dakota ballot (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    South Dakota officials certified a proposed amendment that would enshrine abortion access in the state’s constitution to appear on the November ballot.

  5. The Guardian

    South Dakota to decide on abortion rights in fall as ballot initiative advances (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Advocates gathered enough signatures for voters to decide on whether the state can regulate procedure before second trimester

  6. Forbes

    South Dakota Will Have Abortion On The Ballot This Election—Joining These Other States (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Similar measures are underway in nearly a dozen states, with the issue slated to appear on three ballots as of Friday.

  7. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Abortion rights initiatives make the ballot in South Dakota and Colorado (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Voters in Colorado and South Dakota will have a say on abortion rights this fall after enough signatures were collected to put measures on the ballots.

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