Updating Gender References for Certain Officeholders and Persons

South Dakota Ballot Measure - Amendment E

Election: Nov. 5, 2024 (General)

Outcome: Failed

Categories:

Constitution

Summary


This Amendment would remove gendered pronouns used in the South Dakota Constitution for certain offices and replace them with the title instead.

For example, in reference to the position of Governor, the text would read, "the Governor shall be commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the state," instead of what it currently is, "he shall be commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the state."

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