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Code · South Dakota · Title 12 · Chapter 12-1

12-1-35. Secretary of state to examine nominating petitions for statewide office for compliance.

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The secretary of state shall examine each nominating petition for statewide office upon being received by the Office of Secretary of State. No signature of a person may be counted by the secretary of state unless the person is a registered voter in the county indicated on the signature line and has complied with the laws and rules concerning petitions. No signature of a person may be counted if the information required on the petition form is not complete.
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