S.D. Codified Laws § 49-36-1.10 (2026)
If after nominations have been made under the provisions of this chapter and the number of nominees for a director office shall be reduced through death, withdrawal or disqualification of a nominee, the registered voters of the district may, if there is sufficient time for filing a nominating petition pursuant to § 12-8-6, nominate one or more candidates for such director office by a petition otherwise complying with § 49-36-1.3.
Source: SL 1989, ch 403 , § 14.