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, §44.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 09 - Judicial Nominations And Elections
Section 12-9-1 - Judicial officers nominated and elected in nonpolitical elections.
Section 12-9-3.1 - Individual judicial positions designated by secretary of state.
Section 12-9-4 - Filing of nominating petitions--Number of signatures--Form and contents.
Section 12-9-6 - Party references prohibited in petitions filed.
Section 12-9-8 - Primary not required if no more than two candidates for each position.
Section 12-9-10 - Order of listing candidates on ballot--Arrangement by lot--Right to be present.
Section 12-9-12 - Preparation of judicial primary ballots--Order of listing candidates.
Section 12-9-13 - Form of judicial ballot prescribed by board.
Section 12-9-14 - Nomination by highest vote--Number of nominees.
Section 12-9-15 - Petitions to fill vacancies after primary.