FILE - North Dakota State Election Director Erika White, left, accepts ballot measure paperwork from Lydia Gessele, right, at the state Capitol in Bismarck, N.D., Sept. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Jack Dura, ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Three South Dakota counties voted down measures to hand count ballots in future elections during the June 4 primary. Gregory County Auditor Julie Bartling was glad the ...

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A proposed ballot measure in North Dakota that sought to require hand-counting of every election ballot, among other proposals, won’t advance. Initiative leader Lydia Gessele ...

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A proposed ballot initiative in North Dakota to require hand-counting of election ballots won’t advance. Measure leader Lydia Gessele said Thursday that the group fell short of ...