AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoElection Countdown: South Dakotans head to the polls Nov. 3 for statewide and legislative races, local contests and ballot measures. A new poll finds voters split on President Trump’s performance, 49% approving and 49% disapproving, while the secretary of state race remains tight. Republican candidates Larry Rhoden and Mike Rounds are distancing themselves from Trump as they seek to limit political fallout. Campaign Finance: A complaint alleges state Sen. Taffy Howard’s campaign accepted a $5,063 contribution from a consulting firm, exceeding the $1,000 limit for business donations; the matter was referred to the attorney general. Separately, a report says a Rapid City business used an unusual route to direct more than $700,000 to candidates. Voting and Local Decisions: Federal election monitors will visit Minnehaha County polling places. Rapid City school voters will decide whether to authorize a $107 million bond, with supporters defending its safeguards and opponents seeking firmer project commitments. State Government: South Dakota will receive $2.6 million from a multistate settlement with General Motors over the sale of drivers’ location and behavior data. The state’s prison task force says improving rehabilitation and reducing repeat offenses will require at least $1.9 million in annual investment.
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