If there is more than one candidate seeking nomination or election for the same office in any column, the names of candidates for that office shall be arranged by lot, under the supervision of the election official in whose office the candidates' nominations were filed. Each candidate has the right to be present or represented when the arrangement is being determined. Source: SDC 1939, § 16.1105 (1); SL 1974, ch 118, § 73; SL 1999, ch 74, § 1.
§ § 12-16-8Order of listing candidates for same office in same column
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