Democratic chairwoman under fire says she will protest recall vote if ousted

Jennifer Slaight-Hansen says recall vote scheduled later this month violates party bylaws

Jennifer Slaight-Hanson addresses Democratic party delegates. (Austin Goss/The Dakota Scout)

A looming recall vote later this month in Fort Pierre isn't going to be enough to force the top South Dakota Democratic Party official out of her post.

In fact, state Democratic Party chairwoman Jennifer Slaight-Hansen intends to challenge the results of the recall if her opponents get the necessary votes to oust her. 

That’s what the Aberdeen Democrat told The Dakota Scout during a conversation Wednesday evening, saying she believes the process that has been undertaken to remove her has not followed legal procedure.

“There are vocal critics who have not taken the time to ask me questions about my experiences throughout this,” Slaight-Hansen said. “They have only listened to rumors and innuendo.” 

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