PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — When South Dakota voters express their opinions on issues ranging from a sales tax increase to merit pay for teachers on Nov. 6, their votes also will serve as a referendum on Gov. Dennis Daugaard’s first two years in office.

Daugaard proposed one of the four top ballot issue questions. The other three were put on the ballot by opponents of several of his key initiatives.

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