South Dakota Statutes

§ 12-11-5 — Special election to fill senate vacancy.

South Dakota § 12-11-5

JurisdictionSouth Dakota

Title 12ELECTIONS

Ch. 12-11SPECIAL CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS

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Bluebook

S.D. Codified Laws § 12-11-5 (2026).

Text

The special election to fill the vacancy of a senator shall be held at the same time as the next general election. The general election laws shall apply unless inconsistent with this chapter.

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Legislative History

SL 1979, ch 99, § 2.

Nearby Sections

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§ 12-1-1

Elections to which title applies.

§ 12-1-1.1

Laws applicable to election of county officers.

§ 12-1-10

Recommendations to secretary of state.

§ 12-1-11

Costs paid by county--Exception for local elections--Prohibition on private funding––Promulgation of rules.

§ 12-1-12

Political party office prohibited in county courthouse.

§ 12-1-13

Challenge to petition signatures or declaration of candidacy.

§ 12-1-14

Verification of petition signatures or declaration of candidacy--Written declaration as to validity.

§ 12-1-15

Notification of candidate or sponsor if petition declared invalid.

§ 12-1-16

Other legal remedies to challenge petition not precluded.

§ 12-1-17

Computation of time allowed for election notice or filing.

§ 12-1-18

Time when petition may be circulated.

§ 12-1-19

§ 12-1-2

Application to local elections.

§ 12-1-2.1

Option to adopt campaign finance law.

§ 12-1-21

Complaints filed under the Help America Vote Act.

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