A proposed law regulating carbon dioxide pipelines was losing in unofficial South Dakota election results. The tally was 60% against Referred Law 21 and 40% in favor as of 8 a.m. Central time Wednesday,

South Dakota voters rejected a measure that would have made it easier for carbon pipeline developers to construct their pipeline in the state.

A proposed $8.9-billion carbon-capture pipeline that has polarized the US Corn Belt has hit another setback in the critical state of South Dakota.

South Dakota voters reject a measure that would have made it easier for carbon pipeline developers like Ames-based Summit to build in the state.