South Dakota Secretary of State Chris Nelson  

South Dakota Secretary of State Chris Nelson

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Instructions to Voters AT THE POLLING PLACE

• IF YOU MAKE A MISTAKE

If you make a mistake, give the ballot back and get a new one.

If you cast more votes than allowed in a race, give the ballot back and get a new one.  (If you cast more votes than allowed in a race, your votes for that race will not be counted.)

• IF YOU NEED HELP, ASK

The Election Board at your polling place on election day is there to help you if you have questions.

• Voting Rights

Any voter who can’t mark a ballot because the voter has a physical disability or can’t read, may ask any person they choose to help them vote.

Any voter may ask for instruction in the proper procedure for voting.

Any voter at the polling place prior to 7:00 p.m. is allowed to cast a ballot.

If your voting rights have been violated, you may call the person in charge of the election, the Secretary of State at 888-703-5328, or your state’s attorney.

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