The bill amends several sections of South Dakota's election law to revise the process for requesting a recount in various electoral scenarios. Specifically, it allows candidates for legislative positions who are defeated by a margin not exceeding two percent to file a recount petition within three days after the official canvass. The bill also stipulates that if the recount involves a legislative district spanning multiple counties, the candidate can request to be present at each county's recount, which must be completed within fourteen days of the petition filing.

Additionally, the bill modifies the recount process for candidates in other offices defeated by a margin not exceeding one-fourth of one percent, as well as for statewide questions and presidential elector groups. It establishes a framework for these candidates or groups to file petitions within specified timeframes, ensuring that recounts are conducted in all relevant precincts across the counties involved. The amendments aim to streamline the recount process and clarify the conditions under which recounts can be requested.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/30/2025: 12-21-11, 12-21-12, 12-21-14, 12-21-15
Enrolled, 03/10/2025: 12-21-11, 12-21-12, 12-21-14, 12-21-15