South Dakota Statutes Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

§ 12-20-1 Delivery of supplies to counting board-Certificate of transmittal and receipt-Commencement of count-Continuation without adjournment-Comparison and correction of poll lists-Penalty

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Certification and Reporting Results

§ 12-20-2 Opening of ballot box-Sorting and counting of unopened ballots-Ballots folded together

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Vote Counting and Canvassing

§ 12-20-2.1 Return of provisional ballot envelopes and unopened absentee ballots

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Ballot Custody Vote Counting and Canvassing Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

§ 12-20-3 Drawing of excess ballots

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Record Retention and Confidentiality Vote Counting and Canvassing

§ 12-20-5 Count of votes for candidates-Scrutiny of ballots by precinct deputies-Decisions on disputed ballots

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Record Retention and Confidentiality Vote Counting and Canvassing

§ 12-20-5.1 Determination of validity of provisional ballots

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Vote Counting and Canvassing Provisional Voting

§ 12-20-6 Unstamped ballots not counted

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Vote Counting and Canvassing

§ 12-20-7 Ballot not counted when voter's choice indeterminable-Promulgation of rules defining standards

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Vote Counting and Canvassing

§ 12-20-8 Precinct superintendent and precinct deputies to record intention of voter

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote Counting and Canvassing

§ 12-20-11 Entry of precinct vote on unofficial return list-Return with election returns

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Record Retention and Confidentiality Vote Counting and Canvassing

§ 12-20-13 Tabulation and public release of unofficial returns-Entry into central election reporting system

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Public Disclosure and Reporting Vote Counting and Canvassing

§ 12-20-13.1 Means of counting provisional ballots-Appointment of officials

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Vote Counting and Canvassing Provisional Voting

§ 12-20-13.2 Counting provisional ballots-Certification

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Vote Counting and Canvassing Certification and Reporting Results Provisional Voting

§ 12-20-13.3 Counting provisional ballots-Alternate time

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Vote Counting and Canvassing Provisional Voting

§ 12-20-13.4 Counting provisional ballots-Notice

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Vote Counting and Canvassing Provisional Voting

§ 12-20-15 State messenger to secure delinquent returns-Expenses deducted from county auditor's salary

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Vote Counting and Canvassing

§ 12-20-17 Returns not disclosed until all polls in state closed

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Public Disclosure and Reporting Vote Counting and Canvassing

§ 12-20-18 Entry of candidates' votes in precinct pollbooks

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Vote Counting and Canvassing

§ 12-20-20 Sealing of ballot boxes after deposit of counted ballots-Violation as misdemeanor

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Ballot Custody Record Retention and Confidentiality Vote Counting and Canvassing

§ 12-20-21 Return of ballot boxes, returns, records and supplies to officer in charge-Tampering prohibited-Violation as felony

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Ballot Custody Vote Counting and Canvassing

§ 12-20-21.1 Circumstances requiring report of official returns by telephone

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Certification and Reporting Results

§ 12-20-21.2 Write-in votes not to be counted-Other votes on ballot

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Vote Counting and Canvassing Write-Ins

§ 12-20-31 Destruction of ballots and pollbooks-Period for which held-Pending recount or contest

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Ballot Custody Record Retention and Confidentiality Vote Counting and Canvassing

§ 12-20-32 Preservation of ballot boxes and pollbooks-Delivery of pollbooks to county canvassing board-Violation as felony

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Ballot Custody Record Retention and Confidentiality Election Offenses Vote Counting and Canvassing

§ 12-20-35 Returns not refused for irregularity-Certificate issued to candidate with most votes

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Record Retention and Confidentiality Vote Counting and Canvassing

§ 12-20-36 Time for canvass of vote-Governing board as canvassing board-Representatives for absent board members

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Vote Counting and Canvassing

§ 12-20-37 Secretary of state to provide guidance and direction in making returns

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote Counting and Canvassing

§ 12-20-38 Abstracts of precinct returns prepared by Board of Canvassers-Certification-Deposit

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Vote Counting and Canvassing Certification and Reporting Results

§ 12-20-38.1 Certified copy of official county canvass furnished to secretary of state-Permanent record

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Vote Counting and Canvassing Certification and Reporting Results

§ 12-20-40 Certificate of election delivered by county auditor to persons elected to local office

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Certification and Reporting Results

§ 12-20-46 Composition of State Canvassing Board-Candidate disqualified from participation

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Qualifications - Candidates Qualifications - Election Officials Vote Counting and Canvassing

§ 12-20-47 Time of convening of state canvassers-Adjournment to obtain late returns

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Vote Counting and Canvassing

§ 12-20-48 Abstract by state canvassers of county returns-Signature and seal-Recording and filing of abstracts

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Vote Counting and Canvassing

§ 12-20-48.1 National convention slates and votes-Certification

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Certification and Reporting Results

§ 12-20-49 Certificate of election issued for federal, state or legislative office

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Certification and Reporting Results

§ 12-20-51 Disputes decided by majority of state canvassers-Irregularities disregarded

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Vote Counting and Canvassing

§ 12-20-52 Rules and regulations for counting and canvass of vote

Code: Title 12: Elections→Chapter 20: Return And Canvass Of Votes

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Vote Counting and Canvassing