Abortion-rights measure validated for South Dakota ballot, but challenge expected
South Dakota officials said in May 2024 that an abortion rights measure had enough valid signatures to appear on the November ballot, though opponents had 30 days to challenge the petition. A similar measure also qualified in Colorado.

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