A ballot measure authorizing South Dakota state officials to consider work requirements for Medicaid expansion recipients was winning in unofficial results.
The tally was 56% in favor of Amendment F and 44% opposed as of 9:45 a.m. Central time Wednesday, with about 90% of statewide votes counted.
Medicaid is a federal-state health insurance program for people with low incomes. In the past, Medicaid was not available to able-bodied adults younger than 65, unless they were below the poverty line and had young children.
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In 2022, South Dakota voters expanded Medicaid eligibility to adults with incomes up to 138% of the poverty level. The expansion is part of the state constitution and can only be altered by voters. It includes a ban on “greater or additional burdens or restrictions,” such as a work requirement.
Earlier this year, legislators decided to put Amendment F on the ballot. The amendment will allow lawmakers to consider a work requirement if the federal government permits it. The Democratic Biden administration does not allow it, but a future Republican administration might.
On Wednesday morning, the Vote No on Amendment F coalition, including several health-related organizations, predicted the measure may “place harmful government red tape around access to health care for thousands of South Dakotans.”
“Ensuring our neighbors get health care is the right thing to do and this result may inhibit that process,” said retired Yankton physician Mary Milroy, Vote No on Amendment F chair, in a statement. “Health care access for hardworking South Dakotans is good for them and their families, good for the employers who need them more than ever, and good for the economic progress of this state.”
She added that the measure could allow lawmakers and bureaucrats to write new rules governing Medicaid eligibility, and the measure “provides no specifics on what those rules will be nor how they will be enforced.”
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At the polls Tuesday, Parker Stewart, a 38-year-old Sioux Falls resident, said he voted yes on the amendment. He counts himself as a supporter of Medicaid and Medicaid expansion, but sees a work requirement as a protective measure against abuse of the system.
“We have family members who are dependent on that program for medical reasons,” Stewart said. “But at the same time, there are those who take advantage of it.”
Jessica Aguilar, a 43-year-old from Sioux Falls, said she voted against the measure.
“Medicaid expansion was passed by South Dakotans last election,” she said. “Let it stand as it was passed.”
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Storms have prompted multiple tornado warnings in southeastern South Dakota Sunday night.
KELOLAND viewers have sent dozens of photos from the storms that produced hail, strong winds and heavy rains.
Officials said a tornado was confirmed in Lincoln County north of Beresford. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office posted a video as the tornado was starting to touchdown.
Clouds northwest of Wall Lake. Photo from Lisa Stelter.
You can see photos in the gallery below.
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You can track storms for yourself using a variety of resources from KELOLAND.
Check your KELOLAND Storm Tracker app for hour-by-hour forecasts, live radar information and get alerts when severe weather is in your area.
We’re also active on social media so you can follow @KELOLANDWeather on X for more timely updates or KELOLAND Weather on Facebook for big picture weather warnings.
For your inner storm chaser, our live cams stream what’s happening live all over KELOLAND, so you can catch a glimpse of the storms from across the area.
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If you take photos of the storms or any damage, submit them at uShare on KELOLAND.com.
The No. 4 South Dakota State baseball team allowed 16 runs in the fifth and sixth innings in a 17-0 loss to No. 3 Arizona State in an elimination game at the NCAA Tournament’s Lincoln Regional.
Starting pitcher Drew McDowell was tagged for three runs allowed in four-plus innings, then three consecutive relievers failed to record an out.
Kaden Rylance walked two batters who came around to score, Tristan Augedahl gave up four hits and a walk and was tagged for six runs (five earned) and Austin Henry walked two batters and allowed a run.
Sam Novotny followed and allowed four earned runs and five runs total over his two innings of work.
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Matthew Werk and Jacob Sjuts each threw a scoreless inning to close out the contest.
Arizona State starter Kole Klecker ripped through the Jackrabbits’ lineup, allowing three hits in eight scoreless innings while striking out 13.
Keagan Jirschele doubled for South Dakota State, and Nic Werk and Luke Jones both singled. Nate Wachter and Grant Sorensen each drew a walk.
The Jackrabbits’ season ends with a 24-33 record. Arizona State will face the loser of No. 1 Nebraska vs. No. 2 Ole Miss.
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 30, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from May 30 drawing
01-27-35-44-52, Powerball: 12, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
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Winning Lotto America numbers from May 30 drawing
05-08-09-11-15, Star Ball: 04, ASB: 05
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Dakota Cash numbers from May 30 drawing
04-06-07-22-23
Check Dakota Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 30 drawing
05-14-22-28-30, Bonus: 01
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Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.
When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?
Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor. You can send feedback using this form.
