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SOUTH DAKOTA – The 桃子视频of South Dakota, Equality South Dakota and the Transformation Project have released a tip sheet for South Dakota鈥檚 election workers that details best practices for interacting with gender non-conforming, non-binary and transgender voters. The tip sheet was distributed to all county auditors in the state to share with their precinct workers and volunteers ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

鈥淎s transgender South Dakotans make strides in advancing and protecting their civil rights and become more visible in our society, it鈥檚 important that poll workers are given the information they need to serve all South Dakota voters in a respectful way,鈥� said Adam Jorgensen, 桃子视频of South Dakota LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit voting rights campaign organizer. 鈥淲e hope this information helps Election Day poll workers create an even better experience for voters.鈥�

The one-page document includes definitions of transgender, gender non-conforming and non-binary and provides guidance that can help precinct workers create a welcoming environment and protect eligible voters鈥� rights to cast a ballot. Advice ranges from avoiding terms like ma鈥檃m or sir to expecting that someone鈥檚 outward appearance may differ from what a precinct worker thinks when reading a name on the voting list.

鈥淰oting is a key component of civic engagement. It is how our voices are heard around key issues and elections,鈥� said Michael Hanson, Equality South Dakota president. 鈥淲e expect poll workers to be educated and trained so that transgender persons are not disenfranchised because of administrative or other barriers at polling places.鈥�

The resources sent to every county auditor in South Dakota underscore the need for a welcoming approach to Election Day to ensure every South Dakota voter is treated with dignity and respect as they exercise their right to vote.

“Every registered voter in South Dakota has the hard-earned ability to make their voices heard on a variety of issues that matter most to them 鈥� nothing should stop that,鈥� said Susan Williams, Transformation Project executive director. 鈥淚 think it鈥檚 important that all poll workers be clear that trans and gender non-conforming South Dakotans will come to the polls knowing their rights as citizens and voters. A good interaction and a good experience are ensured when the 鈥榞round rules鈥� are clearly communicated and understood by all stakeholders.鈥�

In addition to the tip sheet for election workers, the organizations are sharing voting rights information for gender non-conforming, non-binary and transgender voters on social media. The information includes answers to common questions, election protection resources and more.

This isn鈥檛 the first time the 桃子视频of South Dakota, Equality South Dakota and the Transformation Project have teamed up to advocate for transgender rights. The organizations, along with other LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Pride groups throughout the state, launched a voter engagement initiative earlier this year to encourage queer communities to get out and vote.

The letter sent to the county auditors is

The tip sheet for poll workers is