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South Dakota Statutes Chapter 19: Absentee Voting

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Statutes under Chapter 19: Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-1 Absentee ballot-Persons entitled to vote

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Application Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-1.1 Affirmation of address by voter in inactive registration file

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Voter Registration

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§ 12-19-1.2 Time for absentee voting

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-2 Application for absentee ballot-Contents-Address to which ballot sent-Stamping date of receipt-Delivery

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Application Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-2.1 Application in person or by authorized messenger-Ballot delivery by messenger or mail

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Application Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-2.2 Authorized messenger for more than one voter-Record

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-2.3 Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act-Application or request for absentee ballot

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Application Military and Overseas Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-2.4 Multiple applications or requests for ballots and multiple ballots-Application

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Application Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-2.5 Form of application, envelope-Promulgation of rules

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Application Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-2.6 Preference and selection of ballot style for independent in primary election

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Political Parties Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-3 Forwarding of ballot to voter-Instructions and return envelope

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-4 Voter's statement on return envelope-Federal service voting forms-Promulgation of rules

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-5 Mailing of ballots and enclosures to voter-Free air mail for federal service voters-Last day to mail absentee ballot

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-7 Marking and folding ballot-Officer before whom marked-Mailing or delivering ballot

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-7.1 Candidates and election officials not to serve as authorized messenger-Violation as misdemeanor

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-7.2 Display of campaign material by messenger as misdemeanor

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Election Offenses

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§ 12-19-9 Delivery of absentee ballot-Personal delivery when transmission time insufficient-Receipt

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Ballot Custody Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-9.1 Nursing facility, assisted living center, or hospital having multiple absentee ballot requests-Promulgation of rules

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-9.2 Disqualifying factors-Marking and return of ballot before poll opening

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-10 Preservation and delivery of ballot to precinct superintendent-Comparison of statement and application-Deposit in ballot box-Unopened ballots-Unauthorized examination or created record as misdemeanor

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-10.1 County auditor validation of absentee ballot signatures-Violation as misdemeanor

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Signature Verification

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§ 12-19-11 Preservation and return of application and return envelope

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-12 Delivery of absentee ballots after close of polls

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-14 Unlawful disposition of ballot or ballot link-Violation as misdemeanor

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Election Offenses Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-32 Ballot not invalidated by federal censorship

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Election Offenses Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-33 Failure to deliver or tampering with ballot as felony

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Ballot Custody Election Offenses Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-34 Informalities do not invalidate election-Liberal construction

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws

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§ 12-19-37 Absentee ballot precincts-Creation-Absentee ballot counting board

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-38 Appointment of absentee ballot counting board-Number of members

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-39 Oath of board members-Compensation

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-41 Powers and duties of absentee ballot counting board

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-42 Envelope containing voted ballots kept closed-Delivery to county board

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-43 Review-Sorting-Processing-Absentee Ballots

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-44 Counting process open-Reasonable distance kept by observers-Records associating voter with ballot prohibited-Violation as misdemeanor

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-45 Record of applicants' names, addresses, and voting precincts-Delivery to counting board-Record of authorized messengers

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-46 Commencement of count when polls close-Place

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-47 Processing of absentee ballots

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Ballot Custody Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-50 Forms for recording tally-Special pollbook-Tally added to home precinct totals

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-52 Electronic voting systems

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

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§ 12-19-53 Contracting for services of county auditor from another county

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-54 Payment for assisting voters based on number of voters assisted prohibited-Violation as misdemeanor

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Election Costs Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 12-19-55 Receipt of payment for assisting voters based on number of voters assisted prohibited-Violation as misdemeanor

Code: Title 12: ElectionsChapter 19: Absentee Voting

Topics: Election Offenses Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting