Section 12-9-8 - Primary not required if no more than two candidates for each position

12-9-8. Primary not required if no more than two candidates for each position.When nominating petitions are filed on behalf of candidates not to exceed twice the number of persons for the number of judicial positions to be filled, the names of such persons need not be placed upon the primary ballot but such persons shall be the nominees for such positions. Source: SL 1921, ch 224, §4; SL 1925, ch 162, §1; SDC 1939, §16.0304; SL 1974, ch 118, §40; SL 1976, ch 107, §3.