South Dakota’s top elections official has removed hundreds of people from the state’s voter rolls even after with voting in next month's general election already underway

Next month, South Dakota voters will once again determine the state’s fate of recreational marijuana with Initiated Measure 29.

The Monday news release does not elaborate on exactly how the discrepancy was discovered nor what constitutes a "noncitizen."

Supporters of open primaries say shifting to a top-two primary system will whittle candidates down to those who represent a majority of South Dakota voters. But opponents argue it will limit voters’ choices each November.

Asked if the state has communicated with the 273 de-listed voters of their new voting status, officials stated Wednesday, "We are in the process of notifying."

Davison County will have a special election in December regarding the plan to merge the county's auditor and treasurer offices after a successful referral effort. The special election will be held on Tuesday,

South Dakota's top elections official has removed hundreds of people from the state's voter rolls as general election voting is underway — a move she defends as necessary to ensure election integrity but that opponents say is illegal and could disenfranchise valid voters.

On Monday, 273 noncitizens were removed from the South Dakota voter roll, according to a South Dakota Department of Public Safety release. The removal was executed by the South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office.

South Dakota District 6 falls within Lincoln County and includes the towns of Harrisburg and Tea. South Dakota District 9 falls within Minnehaha County and includes the town of Hartford. South Dakota District 10 falls within Minnehaha County and includes parts of central and northeast Sioux Falls.

During the press conference, Schweich alleged ads run by opponents of IM-29 were misleading voters by implying that the measure would legalize hard drugs like meth and opioids. “The ad states that Measure 29 ‘doesn’t just legalize marijuana,

South Dakota’s top elections official has removed hundreds of people from the state’s voter rolls even with voting in next month's general election already underway.

South Dakota children. The South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office launched a sticker contest this year to encourage more students and schools to participate in election education. The custom stickers will be available to voters in Stanley,