A new political party may organize and participate in the primary election by filing a declaration signed by at least 7,928 registered voters, also containing name of proposed party and brief statement of principles.

Deadline: March 25, 5:00 P.M. Central Time
File at the Secretary of State’s office, Pierre, SD

Upon filing the new party shall have all the rights of a political party whose ticket was on the ballot at the preceding general election.
12-5-1

Political Parties are required to adopt a constitution or bylaws governing its organization and conduct… The party central committee shall certify to and file with the Secretary of State a copy of the document and amendments within 30 days of their approval.
12-5-1.1

The Secretary of State shall promptly notify the county auditor of each county of the effect of any provision of a party Constitution or bylaw which affects an election to be conducted.
12-5-1.3

The number of signatures required on a nominating petition in each primary election following the qualification of a political party and prior to the next gubernatorial election, pursuant to 12-6-4, is:

State and Federal candidate: at least 250 registered members of that party

Legislative and County candidate: at least 5 registered members of that party
12-5-1.4

For more information on political parties and the primary process in South Dakota please refer to Chapters 12-5 and 12-6 of South Dakota Codified Law.

 

Contact Information

SD Democratic Party

PO Box 1485

Sioux Falls, SD  57101

Phone 605-271-5405; Fax 605-271-5405

democrats@sddp.org

www.sddp.org

Party Constitution

 

SD Libertarian Party

Party bylaws and officers

 

SD Republican Party

PO Box 1099

Pierre SD 57501

Phone 605-224-7347; Fax 605-224-7349

administrator@southdakotagop.com

www.southdakotagop.com

Party Constitution

 

Americans Elect Party

Letter to Party

Americans Elect Termination Letter

 

Constitution Party

Letter to Party

Party By-Laws

 

 

Updated April 19, 2012