South Dakota Constitution Article 25 - Minority Representation [Rejected].
South Dakota Constitution – Article XXV: Minority Representation [Rejected]
🔹 Overview:
Article XXV was a proposed amendment to the South Dakota Constitution concerning minority representation, but it was rejected by the voters and is not part of the current constitution.
🔸 Background:
The proposed Article 25 (XXV) aimed to introduce provisions to enhance representation of political or other minorities in government, likely involving changes to electoral systems or legislative apportionment.
The exact wording varied by proposal cycle, but generally, such measures seek to ensure that minority groups (political, ethnic, or otherwise) have a fair opportunity to participate in the democratic process.
The amendment was not adopted, meaning it was either:
Voted down by South Dakota’s electorate in a public referendum, or
Failed to meet legislative requirements before reaching the ballot.
🔹 Status:
Because the proposal was rejected, Article XXV does not exist in the active constitution of South Dakota.
There are currently only 24 articles in effect in the South Dakota Constitution as of now.
🔸 Notes:
Rejected or failed amendments are often still documented historically for reference and transparency.
South Dakota voters must approve constitutional amendments via public referendum after they are passed by the Legislature or submitted through citizen initiatives.
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