05:02:16:12Order of vote counting.

Section · Administrative Rules of South Dakota · View on sdlegislature.gov ↗

The counting of votes for each candidate shall be in the same order as the candidates appear on the ballot.

Source: 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977; 20 SDR 4, effective July 19, 1993.

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
SDCL 12-20-52 ↗
Repealed by HB1324 (2026) — abolish the State Board of Elections.
Amended by SB160 (2023) — establish post-election audits.