Secretary of State



Administrative Rule Change for State Board of Elections


ยงยง 5:02:03:01, 5:02:05:00, 5:02:05:01, 5:02:09:16, and 5:02:16:36. The effect of the rules will be to update recapitulation sheets to provide clarifying language and additional tabulation descriptions, allow for the use of certain abbreviations on official ballot stamps, provide clarity regarding the certificate of transmittal to a counting board, and update the voter registration form to provide clarity to the choice of party information section. The reason for adopting the proposed rules is to provide clarity for election workers and the public regarding forms used in the election process.

New content is added below as the draft rules move through the rule-making process.







Important Dates
Public Hearing:
Comment Deadline:
Interim Rules Committee Hearing:
Filed-Secretary of State:
Rule Effective:
10/24/2022
10/22/2022
11/01/2022

Agency Contact: Kayla Boxley mail to: SOSAdminRules@state.sd.us