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Code · South Dakota · Title 12 · Chapter 12-16

12-16-7. Number stated where more than one to be chosen--More than one independent candidate.

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If more than one candidate is to be nominated or elected to the same office the ballot shall so state, as for instance, "For state senator, any two to be elected." In the independent column if there is more than one candidate for a single office the ballot shall so state, as for instance, "For United States Senator, one to be elected."
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