Simplified: Across the state, about 1 in 3 registered voters cast a ballot on Tuesday. On the whole, that's about how things shook out in Sioux Falls, but a closer look at precinct-level data shows some neighborhoods were more likely to turn out and vote than others.
Why it matters
- Last year, state lawmakers voted to require cities and school boards to hold their elections in tandem with either the June primary election or the November general election. One of the stated goals for this change was to increase voter turnout.
- It appears to have worked. Statewide turnout on Tuesday was over 34%, which is the highest primary election turnout since 2008, according to analysis from South Dakota Searchlight.
- Within Sioux Falls, though, participation in the June 2 election varied dramatically across town. Precincts in the southeast side of town saw turnout as high as 52.6%, while parts of northern Sioux Falls saw turnout as low as 15%.
Show me the map
Here's an interactive visualization of voter turnout by precinct in Sioux Falls:
Not sure which precinct you live in? You can double-check by finding your voter registration information on the Secretary of State's Voter Information Portal.
What happens next?
We get another chance to turn out to vote in city races during the run-off election on June 23. Keep watching Sioux Falls Simplified for updated information on the run-off candidates.
