Voters in South Dakota and across the country are being inundated with political messaging ahead of next year’s presidential election. While they might want to tune out the rhetoric right now, civic-engagement groups say that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t make sure they’re ready to vote in 2024
Erin Royer, with the group Leaders Engaged And Determined– or LEAD– South Dakota, says they’re working with a lot of young adults in helping them get ready to cast a ballot now, and in the future. She says a common question that comes up is residency requirements, especially for those who are in college or just moved back in with their parents.
“We see a lot of people with temporary addresses, or people who have recently moved to a new address. A lot of times, people have questions about where can they vote.”
Royer says they also encounter a lot of people who tend to avoid political news coverage and are unaware of when the next election is. She suggests those people should still be encouraged to register, in case they do end up wanting to cast a ballot come election day.
“Even if politics aren’t your cup of tea or you’re not particularly interested in politics, it’s still definitely worth taking a few minutes out of your day, either to vote early or to vote on Election Day.”
More details on voter registration in South Dakota can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
(Story courtesy of the Greater Dakota News Service.)
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