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Home » US Law » 2022 South Dakota Codified Laws » Title 12 - Elections » Chapter 20 - Return And Canvass Of Votes » Section 12-20-21.2 – Write-in votes not to be counted–Other votes on ballot.

12-20-21.2. Write-in votes not to be counted–Other votes on ballot.

If a name is written on a ballot in an attempt to cast a write-in-vote, the write-in vote may not be counted. However, all other votes for which the voter’s intent may be determined shall be counted.

Source: SL 2002, ch 76, §5.