Local residents urge hand counting of ballots during public comments
March 12, 2026 | Charles Mix County, South Dakota
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Jeff and Jolene Stewart spoke during the public comment period at the March 12 meeting and urged the board to use hand counting for election-night ballots. The minutes record the comments but show no motion or follow-up action; the board moved on to scheduled agenda items.
The Stewarts’ request was presented as public comment and will be part of the record; the minutes do not show any immediate response or direction to staff to change procedures.
The Stewarts’ request was presented as public comment and will be part of the record; the minutes do not show any immediate response or direction to staff to change procedures.
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