South Dakota § 12-3-1 General qualifications of voters.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 12-3-1 — General qualifications of voters.

South Dakota § 12-3-1

Title 12ELECTIONS

Ch. 12-2SUFFRAGE AND RIGHT TO VOTE

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Bluebook

S.D. Codified Laws § 12-3-1 (2026).

Text

An individual may vote at an election in this state only if, at the time of the election, the individual:

(1)Is a citizen of the United States;

(2)Maintains residence in this state, as defined in § 12-1-4 ;

(3)Is at least eighteen years of age;

(4)Is not otherwise disqualified; and (5) Complies with the law regarding the registration of voters, pursuant to chapter 12-4 .

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Legislative History

PolC 1877, ch 27, § 47; CL 1887, § 1486; RPolC 1903, § 1866; RC 1919, § 7213; SDC 1939, § 16.0604; SL 1972, ch 76, § 1; SL 1973, ch 69, § 2; SL 2023, ch 42, § 2; SL 2025, ch 59, § 1.