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Section 12-9-12 – Preparation of judicial primary ballots–Order of listing candidates.

12-9-12. Preparation of judicial primary ballots–Order of listing candidates. At all primary elections at which candidates for judicial office are to be nominated and a primary is required there shall be prepared and furnished by the several county auditors, separate ballots upon which shall be placed the names of the candidates for such offices, which […]

Section 12-9-13 – Form of judicial ballot prescribed by board.

12-9-13. Form of judicial ballot prescribed by board. The form of the nonpolitical judiciary ballot shall be prescribed by the State Board of Elections. Source: SL 1921, ch 224, §5; SL 1925, ch 162, §2; SDC 1939, §16.0305; SL 1974, ch 118, §43; repealed SL 1976, ch 107, §4; re-enacted SL 1976, ch 105, §23.

Section 12-9-14 – Nomination by highest vote–Number of nominees.

12-9-14. Nomination by highest vote–Number of nominees. The nominees shall be those persons constituting twice the number of persons to be elected receiving the highest number of votes in the primary election. Source: SL 1921, ch 224, §5; SL 1925, ch 162, §2; SDC 1939, §16.0305; SL 1968, ch 143, §4; SL 1974, ch 118, […]

Section 12-9-15 – Petitions to fill vacancies after primary.

12-9-15. Petitions to fill vacancies after primary. Whenever after nominations have been made under the provisions of this chapter and the number of nominees for a judicial office shall be reduced through death, withdrawal, or disqualification of a nominee or nominees for such office, the registered voters of the district or circuit as the case […]

Section 12-9-3.1 – Individual judicial positions designated by secretary of state.

12-9-3.1. Individual judicial positions designated by secretary of state. The secretary of state shall designate each individual judicial position to be filled by election. The position that is assigned to an individual judge is assigned also to the judge’s successor in office. A candidate for circuit court shall indicate the specific position for which the […]

Section 12-9-4 – Filing of nominating petitions–Number of signatures–Form and contents.

12-9-4. Filing of nominating petitions–Number of signatures–Form and contents. Nominating petitions for judicial office filed pursuant to this chapter shall state the judicial position sought, using the designations established pursuant to §12-9-3.1, which shall be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State within the time prescribed by §12-6-4 and shall be signed by […]

Section 12-9-6 – Party references prohibited in petitions filed.

12-9-6. Party references prohibited in petitions filed. In any petition filed by or on behalf of any candidate for nomination to judicial office at any primary election or any attachment thereto no reference shall be made to any party ballot or to the party affiliation of such candidate. Source: SL 1921, ch 224, §3; SDC […]