South Dakota Voters overwhelmingly Shut Down a GOP Measure, that would have made it a Requirement for Ballot Proposals, like Expanding Medicaid, to garner Support from 60% of the State's Electorate, as opposed to the current, simple Majority.
The Republican-backed Measure, dubbed "Constitutional Amendment C," was Defeated by a Two-to-One margin. It comes ahead of a Democratic-led State Referendum to Expand Medicaid Coverage for the State's Residents.
South Dakota is One of Twelve States, that have recently Refused to Expand Medicaid.
But South Dakota has the Highest chance of passing the Provision out of any of them. The move would provide roughly Health Coverage to roughly 42,000 South Dakotans.
"Today, the people of South Dakota have preserved their right to use direct democracy," Kelly Hall, Executive Director of The Fairness Project, said.
"This victory will benefit tens of thousands of South Dakotans who will choose to use the ballot measure process to increase access to health care for their families and neighbors, raise wages, and more policies that improve lives," she added. "We look forward to what's next in South Dakota: an aggressive campaign to expand Medicaid in the state."
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