The local official responsible for the safe conduct of an election. The "county auditor in all cases except local elections for a municipality, school district, township, or other political subdivision, in which case it is the officer having the position comparable to the auditor in that unit of government if not specifically designated by law." S. Dak. Code §2-1-3(7).
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The local official responsible for the safe conduct of an election. The "county auditor in all cases except local elections for a municipality, school district, township, or other political subdivision, in which case it is the officer having the position comparable to the auditor in that unit of government if not specifically designated by law." S. Dak. Code §2-1-3(7).
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Person In Charge Of An Election. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/person-in-charge-of-an-election
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