PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - A South Dakota business group has come out against a constitutional amendment that would remove candidates’ party affiliations from primary and general election ballots.
If approved in the November election, Constitutional Amendment V would establish a nonpartisan primary that would send the top vote-getters to the general election; it wouldn’t apply to presidential races.
The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry says a merged primary system has not worked in other states and it doesn’t make sense for a state that has a good business climate, low taxes and no gridlock.
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Supporters say the plan would help broaden the voter base participating in the political process.
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