The Beat Goes On …. Most recent 7,692 SD county mail ballots divide 45% GOP (3,483), 38% Demo (2,940), 14% Independent (1,012) and 4% Minor parties (257) . The running Rep. lead is + 5,298 overall countywide. And Yes, they do work holiday weekends at the Registrar of Voters. Now that is Dedication. Happy Memorial Day weekend. Our Democracy survives thanks to those who risked everything for our Country. THANK YOU, Veterans.