12-11-5. Special election to fill senate vacancy.
The special election to fill the vacancy of a senator shall be held at the same time as the next general election. The general election laws shall apply unless inconsistent with this chapter.
Source: SL 1979, ch 99, ยง2.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 11 - Special Congressional Elections
Section 12-11-3 - Filing of nominations--Certification--Conduct of elections.
Section 12-11-4 - Temporary appointment by Governor to fill vacancy in United States Senate.
Section 12-11-5 - Special election to fill senate vacancy.
Section 12-11-6 - No special election if appointed senator's term expires at normal time.
Section 12-11-7 - Vacancy within ninety days of general election--Concurrent elections.
Section 12-11-8 - Nominations for specially elected senator--Vacancy near primary election.