Representatives of the parties may be present when the arrangement is determined

SDCL § 12-16-8 — under BALLOTS AND ELECTION SUPPLIES.

SDCL § 12-16-8

On paper ballots, the first party name drawn shall be placed in the left-hand column, the second party name drawn shall be placed in the next column, and each succeeding party name drawn shall be placed on the ballot in the order drawn. On direct recording electronic screens, on electronic ballot marking system screens, and on optical scan ballots, the candidate names shall appear in the order in which their party name was drawn. Source: SL 1984, ch 107 , § 2; SL 1994, ch 110 , § 3; SL 1997, ch 81 , § 2; SL 2005, ch 92 , § 1. 12-16-4. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 105 , § 84.