South Dakota Statutes

§ 12-9-8 — Primary not required if no more than two candidates for each position.

South Dakota § 12-9-8
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 12ELECTIONS
Ch. 12-8JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 12-9-8 (2026).

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When nominating petitions are filed on behalf of candidates not to exceed twice the number of persons for the number of judicial positions to be filled, the names of such persons need not be placed upon the primary ballot but such persons shall be the nominees for such positions.

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Legislative History

SL 1921, ch 224, § 4; SL 1925, ch 162, § 1; SDC 1939, § 16.0304; SL 1974, ch 118, § 40; SL 1976, ch 107, § 3.

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