JASON GANT
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Posted on 9/30/12 at 3:39 PM
SD pamphlet decision clarifies parts of law, leaves others vague
PIERRE — Circuit Judge Mark Barnett brought clarity to a vaguely written piece of South Dakota election law last week. He decided the secretary of state must compile “pro” and “con” statements about measures on the statewide election ballot.
By Bob Mercer , October 17, 2012
Gant held hunt that gave contractors access to other secretaries of state
Campaign contributions routed through PAC to get around prohibition on corporations donating to candidates.
By Bob Mercer , October 17, 2012
Gant gets money from firms he hired
Technology contractors route contributions to secretary of state through his PAC.
October 16, 2012
Judge orders reprinting of state's ballot question pamphlet
Ruling is result of dispute between state senator and secretary of state
By Tom Lawrence , October 12, 2012
Adelstein asks court to force ballot statements
Friday hearing set in senator suit against Secretary of State Jason Gant.
By Tom Lawrence , October 11, 2012
Gant: Pamphlet law was followed
State Sen. Stan Adelstein says Secretary of State deliberately left out opposing sides on issues.
By Tom Lawrence , October 02, 2012
Gant: Effort was made to get con statements
South Dakota Secretary of State Jason Gant responded Friday to allegations from a state senator that Gant improperly excluded con statements from this year’s statewide ballot questions pamphlet.
By Staff reports , September 29, 2012
State senator calls for secretary of state to resign
Lack of opposing arguments on election material, $10,000 per month consultant cited in Stan Adelstein's argument against Jason Gant.
By Tom Lawrence , September 27, 2012
Gant going to SD colleges today for voter awareness
South Dakota Secretary of State Jason Gant is reminding college students that September is National Voter Registration Month.
By Staff reports , September 25, 2012
Rapid City lawmaker, top leader could be kicked off ballot
SIOUX FALLS (AP) — A judge has ordered South Dakota Secretary of State Jason Gant to justify why a Republican leader in the state House should stay on the November ballot despite questions over the legality of his candidacy.
September 19, 2012
Gant seeks a turnaround in secretary of state office
With the hires of a new deputy and a new state elections supervisor, South Dakota Secretary of State Jason Gant moved forward this week on changing key personnel in an office that has made gains in digital technology for conducting elections and record-filing, but struggled at times since Gant began 19 months ago.
By Bob Mercer , August 16, 2012
MERCER: SD voters get locked out in choosing key officials
PIERRE — The Gant Affair, as it is becoming known, has brought to mind a question. How does someone become the nominee for a statewide elected office? The answer might surprise you.
By Bob Mercer , July 30, 2012
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