Deadline for Douth Dakota Voter Registration 1 Week Away

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota voters have one week to register for the upcoming general election.

Secretary of State Jason Gant says nearly 518,000 people have registered to vote on Nov. 4. The deadline for registration is Oct. 20.

Gant says it's a noteworthy election with U.S. Senate and gubernatorial contests, along with many legislative and local races.

Nearly 12,000 absentee ballots have been requested so far.

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