South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 15 - Conventions For Amendment Of United States Constitution
Section 2-15-9 - Conduct of general election--Canvass and certification of vote.

2-15-9. Conduct of general election--Canvass and certification of vote.
Said ballot shall be submitted to the electors of the State of South Dakota in the same manner and at the same time as the official ballots for the general election are now submitted; and the same shall be canvassed and certified by the judges of election and the state canvassing board in the same manner and at the same time as the official ballots for the general election are canvassed, and certificates of election issued accordingly. Except as otherwise provided herein such election shall be conducted and the results thereof ascertained and certified in the same manner as now provided by the laws of this state pertaining to the general election, except insofar as the same may be inconsistent herewith.

Source: SDC 1939, ยง55.1006.

Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 2 - Legislature and Statutes

Chapter 15 - Conventions For Amendment Of United States Constitution

Section 2-15-1 - Convention to be held when Congress proposes amendment to be ratified by convention.

Section 2-15-2 - Apportionment of delegates to convention.

Section 2-15-3 - Election of delegates at next general election--Legislative election laws apply.

Section 2-15-4 - Nominating petitions for candidates--Number of signers required--Contents and filing.

Section 2-15-5 - Certification of nominees to county auditors.

Section 2-15-6 - Printing of primary election ballots--Form.

Section 2-15-7 - Supply of primary ballots--Conduct of primary election.

Section 2-15-8 - Certification of successful candidates at primary--Printing of general election ballots--Form.

Section 2-15-9 - Conduct of general election--Canvass and certification of vote.

Section 2-15-10 - Slate voting at general election.

Section 2-15-11 - Time and place of holding convention.

Section 2-15-12 - Quorum of convention--Officers--Rules--Qualifications and election of members.

Section 2-15-13 - Compensation and mileage of convention delegates--Disbursements for convention expenses.

Section 2-15-14 - Certification of convention results--Transmittal to United States.

Section 2-15-15 - Congressional rules for convention to govern.

Section 2-15-16 - Definitions.

Section 2-15-17 - Delegate vote to consider or approve unauthorized amendment prohibited--Recall.

Section 2-15-18 - Oath of candidate for delegate or alternate.

Section 2-15-19 - Certifications by secretary of state.

Section 2-15-20 - Civil fine for violation of oath.

Section 2-15-21 - Participation in conventions in which each state possesses one vote.