South Dakota Removes 273 Noncitizens from Voter Roll

South Dakota officials have removed 273 noncitizens from the state's voter rolls as part of an integrity review ahead of the upcoming general election. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety discovered the discrepancies and collaborated with the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications to address the issue. Secretary of State Monae Johnson emphasized the importance of election integrity, stating that ensuring only eligible citizens vote is a top priority. However, details regarding how the noncitizens were identified, whether they had previously voted, and their origins remain unclear. South Dakota currently has 682,031 registered voters, with 617,396 considered active. The voter registration deadline for the November 5 election is set for October 21.