Vermillion, Clay County prepare for election

President Donald Trump has said in his campaign for reelection this November against former vice president Joe Biden, the 2020 election is, “the most important election in US history.” In addition, according to a recent poll, 69% of Americans believe the upcoming election is the most important election of their lifetimes. Addison Miller, National Committeeman […]

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Get Out the Yote partners with USD Honors Program

As election season accelerates, student organizations on campus are finding ways to help students get involved and stay informed on the election. Get Out the Yote, a new initiative working under the political science league is developing partnerships with organizations on campus to help students register to vote. One of the partnerships is with the […]

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Postal Service equipped to handle voting by mail

The first ballots for the November election will be casted later this week. This election, there is an expected increase in the number of voters casting their vote by mail. According to a statement released Aug. 21 by the USPS, the Postal Service has more than enough capacity to handle election mail volume. The USPS […]

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South Dakota legislative sessions too short

Given South Dakota’s small, conservative population, it should come as no surprise that it has a fittingly small government. No matter the size of the government, it still takes time to run a state. Right now, South Dakota isn’t even giving the legislature time to think. The South Dakota state constitution limits the length of […]

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