South Dakota Election Official Disputes Rejection of Over 100 Primary Ballots
Absentee ballots in Minnehaha County were wrongly invalidated following challenges by a conservative group's leader, says county auditor.
- 132 absentee ballots were rejected in the June 4 primary after challenges from SD Canvassing's president.
- The group alleged voter registration forms were incomplete or had incorrect addresses.
- One precinct board accepted the challenges, while another rejected them.
- The South Dakota Secretary of State's office stated the challenges did not meet legal parameters.
- Efforts to contact affected voters were made but were limited by Election Day deadlines.