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ACLU seeks ‘deterrent’ against election problems by training observers across South Dakota

https://southdakotasearchlight.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/100526-El… Listen to an audio version of this story produced by reporter Meghan O’Brien. Broadcasters: See below for a downloadable version with a host intro script. Citizen observers could play an especially important role in the Nov. 3 general election…

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ACLU seeks ‘deterrent’ against election problems by training observers across South Dakota

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