South Dakota § 12-9-8 - Primary not required if no more than two candidates for each position.
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§ 12-9-8. Primary not required if no more than two candidates for each position.
When nominating petitions are filed on behalf of candidates not to exceed twice the number of persons for the number of judicial positions to be filled, the names of such persons need not be placed upon the primary ballot but such persons shall be the nominees for such positions.
Source: SL 1921, ch 224, § 4; SL 1925, ch 162, § 1; SDC 1939, § 16.0304; SL 1974, ch 118, § 40; SL 1976, ch 107, § 3.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 12-9-8 ("Primary not required if no more than two candidates for each position.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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