South Dakota 1960 ballot measures
In1960, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures inSouth Dakota on November 8.
- Four of the measures werelegislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved three (75%) and rejected one (25%) measures.
On the ballot
November 8, 1960
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment A | Local government;Local government;Term limits | Allow all county officers to serve without term limit | 133,954 (54%) | 115,915 (46%) | ||
| Amendment B | Legislative structure;Redistricting | Prohibit dividing counties into multiple senatorial districts and limit each senatorial district to no more than two senators | 112,573 (47%) | 124,455 (53%) | ||
| Amendment C | Parole;Corrections | Establish the Board of Pardons and Paroles authority | 131,185 (57%) | 99,832 (43%) | ||
| Amendent D | Government continuity | Adopt measures to ensure government continuity in times of enemy attacks | 165,290 (72%) | 65,018 (28%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in South Dakota
- List of South Dakota ballot measures
- 1960 ballot measures
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