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Yankton schools no longer used as polling stations

March 12, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Election officials decided to remove Yankton Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School from the list of polling stations due to security and logistical concerns.
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New voting rules studied for state

March 2, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Legislators looking at variety of changes to S. Dakota election laws.
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Election change sought in voting absentee

February 27, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Bill seeks to end absentee voting on Election Day.
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Voter ID amendment survives House debate

February 12, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK Despite arguments that a significant proposed change to the North Dakota voting process was not given enough attention by a House committee, the House on Tuesday passed an amendment that would require voters to show identification before casting a ballot. Continue Reading

New study shows Minnesota among states with best election administration

February 9, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie announced this week that Minnesota’s election system performs among the top states according the Elections Performance Index report released by the Pew Charitable Trusts. Continue Reading

Amendment would require photo ID to vote in ND

February 8, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK North Dakota could go from taking people at their word on Election Day to requiring them to show a photo ID in order to vote, under a bill passed by a House committee Friday. Continue Reading

North Dakota, Minnesota among top states for voting performance

February 6, 2013 in DL-Online

When it comes to handling the hustle and bustle of Election Day, the upper Midwest does it best. Continue Reading

Absentee ballots becoming more popular in Minnesota

January 17, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

“This report shows a dramatic increase to the success rate for absentee ballot acceptance,” said Secretary of State Mark Ritchie. “The changes made by the legislature and our office have simplified the absentee voting process while protecting its integrity.” Continue Reading

Minnesota vote up, but more voters possible

November 28, 2012 in DL-Online

ST. PAUL — More than 76 percent of Minnesota’s eligible voters cast ballots Nov. 6, best in the country, but the state’s top election official says even more would participate if they could vote early. Continue Reading

High court to take new look at voting rights law

November 9, 2012 in The Daily Republic

WASHINGTON (AP) The Supreme Court said Friday it will consider eliminating part of the landmark Voting Rights Act, the government’s chief weapon against racial discrimination at polling places since the 1960s.
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