Group opposing abortion-rights measure receives $500,000 from out-of-state nonprofit

The campaign opposing a South Dakota abortion-rights ballot measure received $500,000 from an out-of-state nonprofit and $100,000 from a Sioux Falls church, among other contributions still streaming in less than a week before Election Day.

Those contributions follow a $500,000 infusion to the abortion-rights side by another out-of-state group last week.

Michael Card, University of South Dakota associate professor emeritus in political science, said the last-minute fundraising reflects the high stakes and the unpredictable outcome. Polls indicate a close contest, but Card said many people are private about their feelings on abortion, so gauging public sentiment is difficult.

“Nobody knows what will happen, so these groups are likely willing to donate more than they might otherwise,” Card said. “And because of the national interest in the issue, more outside money will be coming in to influence this election.”

There are no limits on contributions to ballot question committees.




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