Constitutional Amendment K passed in the November 3, 2026 election, with 178,554 Yes votes (60.9%) and 114,464 No votes (39.1%), 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) | 178,554 | 60.9% |
| No | 114,464 | 39.1% |
What the measure does
Today, the state holds money and other things people have left unclaimed, such as old bank deposits or refunds, while their owners can still claim them. This would put unclaimed property into a permanent trust fund. Some of the money the fund earns would go to the state's general fund, and the Legislature would decide how much.
What the result means for Rapid City
A yes vote means a permanent trust fund for unclaimed property would be created, and some of its earnings could go to the state's general fund.
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.
