It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any political party to endorse or nominate by any convention, or other method, any candidate for director. Source: SL 1989, ch 403 , § 6.
Endorsement of candidate by political party punishable as misdemeanor
SDCL § 49-36-1.2 — under CONSUMERS POWER DISTRICT DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND AGENTS.
SDCL § 49-36-1.2