Constitutional Amendment J passed in the November 3, 2026 election, with 183,740 Yes votes (61.5%) and 114,909 No votes (38.5%), according to unofficial results from South Dakota Secretary of State.
The election office reported 671 of 671 precincts reporting.
Full results
| Choice | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yes (won) | 183,740 | 61.5% |
| No | 114,909 | 38.5% |
What the measure does
South Dakota's Constitution already says that citizenship is one of the qualifications for voting in state elections. This would also add people who are not U.S. citizens to the list of people disqualified from voting. The state says this clarifies the existing rule.
What the result means for Rapid City
A yes vote means the Constitution would add people who are not U.S. citizens to the list of people disqualified from voting.
What happens next
These results are unofficial. They become final when election officials certify them at the canvass, and totals can still change a little as remaining mailed and provisional ballots are counted.
Every race in Rapid City is on our election results page, and every measure is explained on the ballot measures page.
