SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – -Once again in Sioux Falls hundreds lined up for early absentee voting
“I think it’s important for everybody to get out and let their voice be heard,” Katie Teveldal of Sioux Falls.
“I’d like to see the country, the country overall, run a little smoother than what it is, and has been,” said Kevin Wolbeck of Sioux Falls
“There is a lot of different things that brought me out today and it was really cool to be able to connect with some other South Dakota voters,” said Elsie Zajicek of Sioux Falls.
The presidential election is top of mind for many. It not only appears close, but each side has a passionate base. Experts like USD Professor Emeritus Michael Card say the election outcome will likely be decided by the battleground states.
“Certain states are already decided, South Dakota is going to vote for Trump. I’m willing to bet the farm on that, but I’m not so sure about Iowa. I’m not sure about Pennsylvania, Michigan Wisconsin, Arizona, Nevada, and possibly Georgia, North Carolina there’s a lot of uncertainty here,” said Professor Card.
Card says there are a number of surprises in this election, for instance, the possibility that Iowa could be in play. A poll of 808 Iowa voters has Harris leading Trump 47 percent to 44 percent.
Even the pollster was caught off guard.
“Well, this is the first time that we’ve had Kamala Harris in the lead. So that by itself was a shock.” said pollster J Ann Selzer.
Card says support for former President Trump may not always be accurately reflected in polls.
“My experience has been that those who want to vote for President Trump are less likely to reveal that in a casual conversation,” said Professor Card.
And possibly less likely to tell pollsters who they are supporting.
If early voting is any indication, we can expect high voter turnout across Keloland tomorrow.
