Harding County Country School Vote

Harding County voters decide to close two rural schools

Last Updated 11 months ago

HARDING COUNTY, S.D. – Voters in Harding County went to the polls Tuesday for a special school referendum.

Voters were deciding whether or not to close the attendance center at Camp Crook and Ludlow effective for the 2024-2025 school year.

Unofficial results show 338 yes votes and 166 no votes for Camp Crook and 340 yes votes and 162 no votes for Ludlow.

A yes vote is in favor of closing the two attendance centers.

Officials reported voter turnout at 40-percent and greater.

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