$500K Contribution Boosts Abortion-Rights Campaign in South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD – A significant $500,000 donation from Think Big America, a nonprofit organization established by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, has substantially narrowed the fundraising gap in South Dakota’s abortion-rights campaign. This contribution brings the total raised by proponents of Amendment G to approximately $840,000, compared to the $1.7 million amassed by anti-abortion groups since May. (mitchellrepublic.com)
Think Big America, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, is permitted to engage in political activities without disclosing its donors. Governor Pritzker, who founded the organization last year, has previously stated that he was its sole funder, with no information on subsequent donors. (southdakotasearchlight.com)
Prior to this donation, the pro-Amendment G committee, Dakotans for Health, had raised about $340,000, with a significant portion allocated to advertising efforts. The recent influx of funds is expected to enhance the campaign’s visibility and outreach as the November 5 election approaches. (mitchellrepublic.com)
Amendment G seeks to legalize abortion in South Dakota, allowing for restrictions in the second trimester and a ban in the third trimester, with mandatory exceptions to protect the life or health of the pregnant woman. Currently, abortion is banned in the state, except when necessary to save the life of the mother. (mitchellrepublic.com)
Political analysts note that the substantial funding disparity reflects national trends, where anti-abortion groups have outspent abortion-rights advocates in several states. However, the recent contribution to the pro-Amendment G campaign indicates a concerted effort to balance the financial scales in South Dakota’s pivotal ballot measure. (mitchellrepublic.com)
As the election nears, the intensified fundraising efforts underscore the high stakes of the debate over abortion rights in South Dakota, with both sides mobilizing resources to influence voter decision-making.
Abortion-Rights Groups Outspend Opponents in Ballot Measure Campaigns:
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