PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem released polling data indicating that South Dakotans strongly prefer the elimination of the grocery sales tax to other potential tax cut options.
A memo summarizing the poll results is attached. The poll was conducted by Front Porch Strategies on behalf of South Dakota Strong Leadership PAC.
Front Porch Strategies released a memo on the results, which is attached. Key results include:
- 75% of South Dakotans support eliminating the sales tax on groceries, with 50% being very supportive.
- 93% of South Dakotans have been significantly impacted by rising inflation.
- 95% of South Dakotans say their grocery bill is more expensive than it was in 2020, with 82% saying their grocery bill has increased by over $50.
- When informed of the pros and cons of different tax cut proposals, 58% prefer eliminating the grocery tax, 29% prefer reducing property taxes, and 3% prefer reducing the overall sales tax rate.
South Dakotans across the political spectrum and from every walk of life overwhelmingly support eliminating the sales tax on groceries, including:
- 75% of Republicans;
- 76% of Democrats;
- More than 70% of every income breakdown;
- More than 70% of both genders; and,
- More than 70% of every age bracket.