05:02:09:04.05Election day test of electronic ballot marking
Section · Administrative Rules of South Dakota · View on sdlegislature.gov ↗
system. Prior to the opening of the polls, the precinct superintendent must test the electronic ballot marking system for proper operation using the following procedure: (1) Use only the test ballots provided by the person in charge of the election which are labeled "TEST BALLOTS"; (2) Mark at least two "TEST BALLOTS" using the electronic ballot marking system by selecting various candidates and ballot questions using the touchscreen, keypad, and headphones; (3) You must successfully mark two "TEST BALLOTS" before allowing voters to use the electronic ballot marking system; (4) If the test is not successfully completed, open the polls at 7:00 a.m. No voter may use the electronic ballot marking system until the test is successfully completed.
Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006.
General Authority
- SDCL 12-1-9 ↗Amended by HB1324 (2026) — abolish the State Board of Elections.Amended by HB1199 (2023) — require postelection audits.Amended by HB1329 (2022) — require a forensic audit of election results after each presidential general ele