Early voting in Indian Country has not gone smoothly in at least two counties, prompting accusations of voter intimidation and voter suppression.
In Shannon County, there also have been accusations that voters were being coerced in who to vote for.
On Thursday, voting rights organization Four Directions filed a complaint with Attorney General Marty Jackley’s office alleging that Shannon County’s early polling place in Pine Ridge was inadequate and that the Shannon County sheriff had been called to intimidate voters.
Four Directions officials were upset that the early polling place in Pine Ridge was set up in a small entryway. After complaints to Secretary of State Jason Gant, a new, larger polling place was found Thursday. [Read more here.]
Source: Jonathan Ellis, Sioux Falls Argus Leader; 10.24.14
