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Yankton City commission adopts official canvas for April 8 election; 2,103 ballots counted
Summary
The Yankton City Commission approved the official canvass of the April 8 municipal election at a special April 11 meeting, confirming 2,103 ballots cast within city limits and roughly 20% turnout; the school board will canvass its results April 14.
The Yankton City Commission on April 11 approved the official canvas of the April 8 municipal election, confirming 2,103 ballots cast within city limits and an approximate 20% voter turnout.
City Finance Officer Lisa presented the city-side results at a special meeting called to complete the statutory canvass. "And that concludes our official election for 04/08/2025," Lisa said after walking commissioners through vote-center and absentee totals.
Why it matters: the commission completed a statutorily required step — an official canvass must be held within five days of the election — formalizing the city counts and clearing the way for certification and the May swearing-in of newly elected commissioners.
The commission…
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