Native Voters Report Facing Barriers in North and South Dakota
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What happened
A report from the Native American Rights Fund found that Native voters in North Dakota and South Dakota continue to face barriers throughout the election process. These issues include long travel times to cast a vote, sometimes exceeding an hour, and lack of reliable internet access for voting rules and locations.
From kfyrtv.com
Why it matters
The barriers persist in states with large reservations and tribal populations. The fund supports federal legislation that would require at least one polling place per precinct, which would overlap with tribal land.
From kfyrtv.com
Who's involved
- North DakotaState where Native voters report facing election barriers
- South DakotaState where Native voters report facing election barriers
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The entities involved
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North Dakota
state of the United States of America
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South Dakota
state of the United States of America
Related events
- The League of Women Voters advocated for voters regarding state law changes in South Dakota.
- The North Dakota Student Association (NDSA) advocates for student interests in North Dakota.
- A comparison shows that North Dakotans pay higher taxes than South Dakotans.
- North Dakota and Minnesota are collaborating to develop voter guides.
- North Dakota farmers crossed into South Dakota and Minnesota, citing state law over a federal order.