South Dakota Statutes
§ 12-1-31 — Invalid candidacy on nominating petition--Vacancy after primary election.
South Dakota § 12-1-31
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Bluebook
S.D. Codified Laws § 12-1-31 (2026).
Text
If any state court finds that a declaration of candidacy on a nominating petition is not valid, the candidacy shall be invalidated as of the date of filing. If the invalidation creates a vacancy which continues to exist after a primary election, the vacancy may be filled as provided in §§ 12-6-56 and 12-6-57 .
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Legislative History
SL 2008, ch 34, § 6.
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