05:02:16:21Voter's intent to be determined.
Section · Administrative Rules of South Dakota · View on sdlegislature.gov ↗
If in accordance with this chapter it is impossible to determine the voter's intent on any ballot or part of a ballot, that portion of the ballot shall be void and shall not be counted as to those races for which the voter's intent cannot be determined.
Source: 4 SDR 26, effective October 27, 1977.
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- SDCL 12-20-52 ↗Repealed by HB1324 (2026) — abolish the State Board of Elections.Amended by SB160 (2023) — establish post-election audits.
Law Implemented
- SDCL 12-20-7 ↗Amended by HB1324 (2026) — abolish the State Board of Elections.